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Menopause Whilst BlackYou say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table! FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode FIVE is with Teri Dembetembe "You say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table!" Teri Dee spent over twenty years in corporate banking. Zimbabwean born now London based Teri is now a menopause champion, speaker, and founder of Fork & Fine, dedicated to helping professional women navigate menopause without losing momentum in their careers. Working in partnership with the Menopause Experts Group, Teri helps women regain clarity, confidence, and career resilience. With a focus on nutrition, movement, and stress relief, she provides practical strategies for managing br...2025-04-2355 minMenopause Whilst BlackGetting the Right Care is a Lottery!FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight! Our guest for Episode ONE of our new season is Cordelia Asamoah 'Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!" 'Dee' Asamoah is Founding director of Cabot Theydon, a procurement consultancy which helps organisations develop processes and procedures to streamline buying activities and optimise spending power. She is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.Having recently completed a pioneering double masters degree in reparatory justice, this makes Dee one of 5 graduates in the world with a joint MSc/MA masters resulting from a collaboration b...2025-03-261h 09Menopause Whilst BlackSeason Seven Soundbites and more!Season 7 Episode 11! "Season Seven Soundbites and more!!" This final episode of Season Seven is a round up of some of my favourite bits from all our guests. The bits that stuck and the words I'd love you to remember. From Symptoms to Solutions, this is a reminder that once your menopause care is nailed, it can be an exciting transition to a more fulfilled, more liberated life! Thanks to all Season seven guests including and to all of YOU for listening, sharing and supporting each week. You are amazing! See you i...2024-11-281h 06Menopause Whilst BlackThe best years are yet to come!Season 7 Episode 10 is upon us! This weeks guest is Suzy Ashworth. Suzy is a single mum of three children, high school dropout, author of Sunday Times bestselling book 'Infinite Receiving'. Suzy is a success coach who has sold over £6m in revenue since 2020. She both certifies coaches helping them go from good to world class, alongside helping them to build business’ that change lives focusing on simple smart strategies, the energetics of business and high ticket selling. Her vision is to use the Infinite Receiving framework to help people be more, of who they were put...2024-11-1358 minMenopause Whilst BlackI felt like I had been run over by a car!Season 7 Episode 9! "I felt like I had been run over by a car!" This weeks guest is founder and CEO Apinke Efiong who joined me to talk about her approach to wellbeing and her passion for skincare borne from her own symptoms during peri-menopause. Nigerian born now UK based Apinke, launched her brand Ekó Botanicals in 2022, to fill a gap in the market for high-performing wellness and skincare solutions for mid-life women from her own personal journey of turning 40 and grappling with a new set of skin and health concerns. In 2024, Ap...2024-11-061h 04Menopause Whilst BlackPeri-menopause? Why now? This is my time!Season 7 Episode 8 is here! This weeks guest is Sharon Walters. Sharon is a London based award winning artist and project curator. Her multi disciplinary series seeing ourselves explores identity, beauty standards and race through intricate paper cutouts, hand assembled collages, podcasts, talks and events, with solo exhibitions at Hacklebury, London and the Midland Art Centre. Walters works have been acquired by public collections including the National Portrait Gallery and Soho House, and Sharon can be also be seen on screen as an artist mentor in BBCs 'Make it at market'. Sharon is represented by Hacklebury London. We...2024-10-301h 08Menopause Whilst BlackThat feeling of freedom is bloody fantastic!Season 7 Episode 7! St Vincentian, Michelle Hart is a solution focused hypnotherapist and meditation teacher with over 20 years experience within social care and the voluntary sector. She witnessed firsthand the burnout and fatigue of the compassionate women around her whose love and care for others did not always stretch to themselves. She has a passion for supporting midlife women to embrace this stage of their lives, by getting curious about who they are now, what they want and need so that they can bring more joy into their lives with the understanding that they too are w...2024-10-2357 min
The Happy Middle with Suzy DarkeKaren Arthur: Menopause equity and midlife empowermentToday I chat to Karen Arthur, a multifaceted artist, broadcaster, and menopause diversity advocate.Karen discusses her journey from teaching to becoming an 'accidental activist' and a voice for diverse British menopausal experiences through her podcast 'Menopause Whilst Black'. She shares how her personal struggles with mental health led to her speaking out about her own experience of menopause, and becoming her most honest and liberated self.We delve into the importance of normalising menopause conversations beyond the stereotypical images and we talk about the positive shifts that are happening within the current...2024-10-2139 minMenopause Whilst BlackRacism is a public health crisis!Season 7 Episode 6! Dr Annabel Sowemimo is a doctor, academic, activist, and writer of Nigerian heritage. She is a London based Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health in the NHS, and founder of charity the Reproductive Justice Initiative (RJI) (formerly Decolonising Contraception), which aims to address health inequalities and racial disparities. Annabel won the inaugural award for Health Equity Champion at the Curah-H Awards in 2024. Within her specialty, she is interested in tackling Gender Based Violence and improving access for marginalised groups. Annabel was a regular columnist for gal-dem, and is a freelance writer for numerous publ...2024-10-161h 07Menopause Whilst BlackTransitioning made me feel more aligned with who I really ammenopausewhilstblack.com Menopause Whilst Black Season 7 Episode FIVE! Our guest for Episode 5 of S7 is Cairo Nevitt. Cairo is a Caribbean and English trans man from London and currently a second year Sport Psychology student. Cairo was Britain's first Openly Transgender man to be featured in a mainstream Fitness Magazine in 2018. In 2022 Cairo made history again as a Trans athlete, by competing as a bodybuilder and winning 3 titles; Mr. Model, Mr Model Pro & Men's Athletic Physique Champion at two of Europe's largest fitness federations. Cairo does so much - he is an actor has made several tv a...2024-10-091h 22Menopause Whilst BlackI'd forgotten What It Was Like To SmileMenopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode THREE! Our guest for Episode 3 of S7 is Ify Okoye. British Nigerian, Ify Okoye is a trained lawyer and a former policy adviser in the Home Office and Department for Education. She left the Civil Service last year to recover from Long Covid, having first contracted Covid in November 2021. Ify has caring responsibilities for her elderly mother and is currently cat fostering as part of Cats Protection’s Lifeline scheme. During the course of her treatment for Long Covid, Ify was diagnosed last year as being autistic. Ify has a p...2024-09-251h 12Menopause Whilst BlackI Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode TWO! Our guest for Episode 2 of S7 is Shakira Taylor @Fitnesswithshakira. 'I Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!"' Londoner Shakira Taylor is a women’s wellness coach specialising in supporting women to navigate the journey from Perimenopause and beyond by developing a positive relationship with exercise, nutrition and self care. Having started her own Perimenopause journey at 39 and feeling unprepared and overwhelmed she realised the importance of sharing practical advice, guidance and tools. Shakira is a Fully qualified Level 3 PT an...2024-09-181h 18Menopause Whilst BlackI Wasn't Feeling Down. I Just Wasn't Feeling Right!Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode ONE! We're BACK! Our guest for Episode ONE of the NEW Season Seven is Rebecca Orleans. Rebecca is a neurodivergent multi disciplinary administrator and photographic artist of Ghanian and Nigerian heritage. She has had some of her photography published in a photobook called ‘The Traveling world is not arriving’ by @ReFramed.uk based in the midlands UK, exhibited at Format festival online and been part of an award winning exhibition called Living the dream in London with 50 other Black female photographers. Rebecca also has other creative passions in knitting, crochet, and sewi...2024-09-111h 05Menopause Whilst BlackSeason 7 TrailerWelcome to Season 7 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, primarily based in the UK. Founder and host Karen Arthur introduces the eagerly awaited seventh season of MWB. Menopause is a transition, often natural (sometimes medically induced), but inevitable and can be a challenging stage for many women. It can also be a gateway to next wonderful phase of our ageing lives. Season Seven of Menopause Whilst Black the podcast heralds more diverse stories of hope and information to...2024-09-0603 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GJoys of Aging & Black Menopause with Karen ArthurIn this brilliant episode, Karen shares with Jayda her experiences of going through the menopause and the differences in which Black people experience the menopause and unpacking the social racial issues behind this. They talk about the journey of aging, and your body changing, and how for Karen so much growth, positivity and beautiful change was born out of her life being turned upside down. Jayda asks Karen more around the stigma of aging, and why for Karen aging is a privilege and she has found more joy in her life the older she has become. At the same...2024-09-0454 minMenopause Whilst BlackSeason Six learnings, musings & takeawaysMenopause Whist Black Season SIX FINALE Episode 8 is now up! For this special FINALE episode we took my favourite conversation clips from each guest and sandwiched them between my own thoughts and feelings to bring you a delicious and nourishing offering - all the food groups represented! A new slant that we hope you love as much as we do, this last episode in the season is available to watch on YouTube and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond. If these words strike a chord, don't forget to share with someone else who may...2024-05-1741 minMenopause Whilst BlackYou Can Have a Better Peri-Menopause!Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 7 is here! Our guest this week is Le'Nise Brothers @Eatlovemove. Le'Nise Brothers is a yoga teacher and registered nutritionist with Bahamian and Canadian heritage based in London. She works with women through their menstruating years, perimenopause, menopause and beyond. She set up her private nutrition practice Eat Love Move to help empower and educate women to understand their bodies, advocate for better healthcare and heal. Le’Nise is also the host of the @PeriodStorypod, which aims to break taboos around menstrual health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Her first bo...2024-05-081h 20Menopause Whilst BlackBlack Women Need Help EarlierMenopause Whilst Black Season SIX Episode 6 is here! Our guest this week is Dr Jocelyne Tedajo Tsambou. DrJocelyn is a French born Cameroonian who lived in Senegal and studied in England. She is also step mother to three children. Dr Jocelyne is a GP, menopause specialist and medical educator, member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Ivel Medical Centre in Bedfordshire. Her particular focus on menopause and family planning consultations have seen her push the boundaries of service provision, further cementing her status as a specialist also recognised by the British Menopause...2024-05-0151 minMenopause Whilst BlackMenopause?? What's that?!!Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 5! Our guest this week is Dr Yansie Rolston. Dr. Yansie Rolstons PhD experience is in health equity providing technical expertise to statutory organisations. She is a researcher, skilled trainer and facilitator working across Europe, Africa, America, and the Caribbean, designing and implementing health equity strategies. Dr Yansie founded You and Menopause in 2014, is a film executive producer of several documentaries on menopause and grief and co-editor/author of 'Black and menopausal, intimate stories of navigating the change', a highly recommended book on Black peoples personal journeys with menopause. 2024-04-2443 minMenopause Whilst BlackGet Outside in that Blue and Green!Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 4! Our guest for Episode 4 this week is Professor Joyce Harper. Professor Harper is an internationally renowned, award winning educator, author podcaster academic and scientist who has written over 240 scientific papers, published three books and is working on her fourth. Joyce is leading the development of a UK Menopause Education and Support Programme, is co founder of the UK Fertility Education Initiative, and founder of the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration. We talk about so much! Highlights below: > the five pillars of well-being > why...2024-04-171h 04Menopause Whilst BlackNo one knows YOUR body better!Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 2! Our guest for Episode three this week is Dr Itunuwoluwa Johnson @DrShoCares. Dr Itunu is a portfolio GP who specialises in menopause care based in North London. She is a founder of @rockmymenopause bringing menopause facts and myths to the fore and part of @heal_courses empowering Black health. Dr Itunu champions health equity and holistic practise as GP Tutor and examiner at Queen Marys Hospital. We discuss: how her mothers experience with breast cancer influenced her path. medical school training her passion for helping Black wo...2024-04-101h 02Menopause Whilst BlackI am a Strong Black Woman and I am Proud of ThatMenopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 2! This weeks guest is Mary Martin, founder of fashion house Mary Martin London. Mary is an award-winning self taught fashion designer based in South London. Originally from Wales, Mary's story literally reads like a 'rags to riches' novel - this determined woman has never had any intention of being stuck with the cards she was dealt. Her strong Christian faith is a common thread throughout her life. Mary shares her menopause story and how she cares for herself 'naturally'. (I am aware of some contention around this word, but...2024-04-0347 minMenopause Whilst BlackI come from a place of joy - say 'YES' with your chest!Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 1! We're BAAAAACK! Our guest this week is @theKarenArthur - ex teacher and fashion designer, now broadcaster and founder of this podcast @menopausewhilstblack . Yes it's me! Here's my bio: "Karen Arthur is a Black woman with a powerful story to tell. From an unexpected and unplanned departure from her teaching career, brought on breakdown triggered by her menopause, she reemerged. Karen had help through therapy to unpack a long abusive relationship, grief, anxiety and depression and a deep loss of self, to become a fashion designer, mod...2024-03-271h 15Menopause Whilst Black“I’m Out of Eggs And I’m Completely Out Of F*cks!”Our guest this week is inspirational Coach and mentor, Karen Charles @definitively_karen. Karen Charles is a Londoner with Grenadian heritage and describes herself as an introvert everyone thinks is an extrovert! Karen and I have a rich conversation around the following: 🧡 The Pill, the Coil and losing touch with her monthly cycle. 🧡 Listening to her own body when it came to exercise needs. 🧡 Why investing in us and our wellbeing is so important. Especially for Black women. …and so much more. Karen’s harrowing description of her first men...2024-01-171h 04Menopause Whilst Black“There’s no soldiering on in my vocabulary!”Happy New Year! It’s 2024 and our FIFTIETH guest *runs around screaming excitedly* is the delightful Vanessa Afful of Made By Pure Hands Aromatherapy @mbpharomatherapy Vanessa Afful has had many former lives but found her calling as an aromatherapist and massage therapist after developing eczema in her twenties. A lack of natural skincare available to suit her specific needs led to her starting her own business Made By Pure Hands Aromatherapy. Vanessas Ghanaian mother was, unusually, open around her own menopause, entering this stage of her life surgically after her hysterectomy at 40 years old, when Van...2024-01-0345 minMenopause Whilst Black"Dancing kept me sane. I dance like a hippie whenever I can!"Our guest this week is Pauline Blackwood, founder of Pendulum Massage. Pauline, a former Textiles teacher was raised in Islington, London and is now based in the Southeast of the capital. A teacher for seventeen years, Pauline’s deteriorating physical health stopped her from being able to leave her home for work. Doctors discovered fibroids in her twenties which led to years of treatment including, homeopathy and two myomectomies before finally having a hysterectomy that left her bewildered at the lack of hospital post-op care. Pauline has a lifelong love of movement and combines this creativity with he...2023-12-271h 03Menopause Whilst BlackI'm Grateful To Be Alive!Our guest this week is Karen Mannion, The Health Creator. Karen is a former PA who now helps women with hormone health issues confidently navigate peri-menopause. Karen is of Ghanaian heritage raised partly in Ghana and mostly in London, United Kingdom. Her trials, from reconnections with her biological family, to a diagnosis of Adenomyosis and Fibroids and the ensuing treatment by medical professionals, are harrowing. But Karens story is one of ultimate triumph and a testament to the woman she has become today, helping other women to feel supported and empowered. We discuss, Culture and...2023-12-201h 06Menopause Whilst Black“The Mental Well-being Around Menopause is a Big Thing!”Our guest this week is Paula Stuart. Paula is a Menopause and Lifestyle Coach having been a nurse for 10+ years and a Yoga Teacher in training. Born in Leeds of Caribbean parents, she is now based in West Yorkshire where she helps those in the prison system with physical, learning and mental health issues. Paula, who was featured in the 2022 documentary Sex, Mind and the menopause with presenter Davina McCall, became post-menopausal in her early fifties and talks openly about what works for her now. We discuss, The importance of honesty Workplace support The w...2023-12-1348 minMenopause Whilst Black"I'm flooding! Who floods? Am I dead!?"Our guest this week is Life coach and lead voice in Black maternal health Mars Lord Mother to five, Mars, describes herself as a B-abe I-n T-otal C-ontrol of H-erself (did you work it out yet?) Mars expresses her joy at being able to turn to her best friend Maisie who knows a thing or two about hormones (having written two books about it) Mars takes us through her introduction to peri-menopause and its challenges with an unparalleled humour. We discuss: Misconceptions and misinformation. Advocating for her health at the GP A new life i...2023-12-061h 03Menopause Whilst Black"Babes! I Think I Might Be Pregnant!!"Our guest this week is founder of menopause support group Sister2SisterBU, Marcia Jones. 58 year old Londoner with Jamaican and Bajan heritage, Marcia is a people gatherer who loves her life and it shows! Marcia takes us through her life from a shy, introverted teenager to the self aware woman of faith that she is now. Peri-menopause left her confused with its physical and mental symptoms but, with a switch to a listening GP and self-curated care she is now a post-menopausal gentle force. We discuss, > Self compassion and self belief. > T...2023-11-291h 03Menopause Whilst Black"How Can Someone Who Drinks So Little Water Produce so much Fluid?!"Our guest for the first episode of Season Five is Jewellery Creative and founder of eponymous brand AngeB Designs, Angela Benjamin. West London based Ange (pronounced in one syllable) of Grenadian heritage tells us how she first realised that she was entering peri-menopause in her early fifties and just when the first lockdown began, and the trials that ensued. Years later, Ange feels that she has a good handle on her own menopause care, thanks to a combination of factors that she shares with honesty. We discuss, > physical vs mental symptoms2023-11-221h 01Menopause Whilst BlackMenopause Whilst Black Season 5 trailerWelcome to Season 5 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, primarily based in the UK. Founder and host Karen Arthur introduces the eagerly anticipated fifth season of MWB. Menopause is a transition, can be a challenging stage for many. It can also be a gateway to next wonderful phase of our ageing lives. Season five of Menopause Whilst Black the podcast heralds more diverse stories of hope and information to allow you to advocate for your own menopause care, o...2023-10-2702 min
Break Free with Karen HuntKaren Hunt & Ruckus on Joseph Arthur & his Technicolor DreamcastI always look forward to my conversations with Adam "‘Ruckus’ Clark and Joseph Arthur. Thanks to Covid (yes, thank you!) I have met some of the most courageous and upstanding people and these two are chief among them. Just like all of you, we inspire and encourage one another to fight harder in this battle and never give in. Building a strong community is really important!Break Free with Karen Hunt is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. On today's show, Kare...2023-08-2855 min
WomenKind CollectiveFinding Joy, with Karen ArthurOur guest this week is the one and only Karen Arthur. Karen hosts the podcast Menopause Whilst Black, a platform committed to diversifying Menopause and sharing the stories of Black menopausal women in the UK. She now graces the cover of magazines, and speaks knowledgeably and passionately on a range of topics including, fashion, creativity, menopause and mental wellbeing. She is changing the Menopause narrative.Karen says she is “a Black woman who refuses to become invisible in post menopause” she is passionate about taking up space via vibrant fashion and public art. This unapologetic visibility helps other women, particularly thos...2023-07-161h 19
MENOMORPHOSIS#59 Menopause Whilst Black with Karen ArthurMenopause is a transition that every woman experiences, not just the tired-looking, grey-haired white woman that often takes the spotlight in somewhat gloomy stock photos used by the media.The experience of menopause is universal, regardless of ethnicity, yet symptoms and risk factors can differ for women of different backgrounds, such as those who are black or Asian.Up until recently, UK black women haven't been represented in the menopause conversation. Thankfully, that's starting to change thanks to Karen Arthur, who I talk to in this week's episode.Karen is a fashion designer...2023-06-271h 01
80s TV LadiesDirecting 80s Television with Karen ArthurWhat was it like to break into directing in the 1970s and '80s? Let's find out!Sharon and Susan are honored to talk with Emmy-winning director Karen Arthur. Karen started out as an actress on such shows as “Get Smart”, “The Streets of San Francisco”, “Mannix”, “That Girl” and “The Monkees”. In 1975 she made the transition to directing and has since helmed episodes of classic TV series including “Judging Amy”, “Hart to Hart”, “7th Heaven” and “Remington Steele”, as well as the powerful true story TV movie “The Rape of Richard Beck” and the award-winning mini-series “The Jacksons: An American Dream” starring Lawrence Hilto...2023-04-121h 10
Menopause Whilst BlackHold Fast And Trust Your Instincts.In this final episode of Season four Karen Arthur chats with star of stage, screen and radio, actress and Assistant Director Suzette Llewellyn. Suzette, founder of the BiBi crew - the first British comedy troupe to consist entirely of Black actresses. Suzette starred in Eastenders from 2019 to 2021. Having trained at LAMDA she went into television and films. Suzette is a proud West Londoner raised by Jamaican parents. She learned British Sign Language and now advocates for greater accessibility for Deaf particularly in the Theatre. Suzette talks about first feeling disconnected with the world and its noisiness that eventually led t...2023-04-101h 13Menopause Whilst BlackI Wasn't Ready To Have The Menopause Conversation With Myself!In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Yoga teacher Yvonne O'Garro. A proud East Londoner, with Monserratian heritage, Yvonne left her career in HR to pursue her calling as a Yoga practioner specialising in Restorative and Hatha yoga. Yvonne feels most at peace when being of service and fulfils this by volunteering in a variety of ways. She shares how her denial regarding her menopause journey had nowehere to hide when suddenly started to experience hot flushes and brain fog. Find out how Yvonnes love of yoga and teaching deep rest has led her to help herself and others d...2023-03-261h 00Menopause Whilst BlackThere Is More Out There For Me. There Is More IN me!In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her Film maker, Broadcaster, Wellness and Creative healing practitioner, Chantal Miller. Chantal, who is also the founder of Island Girls Rock and co-host of The Relatable Podcast, has always been a woman who listens to her Self and knows what’s right for her but the onset of peri-menopause took her by complete surprise. We chat about her early life in Nevis and Leeds and her sudden move to London in her late twenties. Her subsequent return after many years in the capital to her homeland and all thats opening up in li...2023-03-091h 11
Break Free with Karen HuntWhat is Art with Joseph Arthur & Adam 'Ruckus' ClarkOn with Joseph Arthur and Adam “Ruckus” Clark a couple of days ago. We discussed my essay What is Art and talked about AI going rogue. Break Free with Karen Hunt is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Joseph is a man after my own heart. He stood up to the entertainment industry and spoke out against vaccine mandates, lockdowns, etc. As a result, he was mercilessly canceled. Here’s a bit about Joseph from Wikipedia but you can find o...2023-03-0455 min
The Happy MenopauseMenopause Whilst Black, with Karen Arthur, Fashion Creative & Menopause Diversity Campaigner - S4. Ep. 11.What does your menopause look like? The chances are it’s not much like a lot of the media portrayals of the menopause! With International Women’s Day fast approaching and with a theme of Embrace Equity, I wanted to take a closer look at diversity around the menopause, because it doesn’t just happen to the tired-looking grey-haired white woman that seems to take centre stage in so many of the slightly depressing stock shots used in the media. Every woman goes through menopause – and it can happen at any age, some women experience premature...2023-03-0236 minMenopause Whilst BlackMother and Daughters Chat! On Moving Into Womanhood, Mental Health and Menopause.In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her two daughters! Kareem Arthur is a London based writer and a mother. Maheni Arthur is a Scriptwriter, Poet and Creative also living in London, UK. This nourishing intergenerational chat drops some insightful diamonds on growing into women, mental wellbeing and preparing for the future changes to come. They share honest thoughts on how they experienced their mothers transiton as well as how they advocate for themselves and their bodies. Kareem is honest about setting boundaries. Maheni talks truths on the importance of creativity in achieving life balnce. Notes: 2023-02-211h 08Menopause Whilst BlackMy menopause is like whispers and shouts...sometimes it's like a whirlwind!In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Marilyn Fontaine (MJ) who is a formally trainer lecturer and NLP practioner. She is now an Artist, a trauma informed life coach specialising in helping creative trailblazers reach their infinite potential. MJ is the youngest in a big family of women of Dominican and Guadeloupean descent. Very much in touch with her bodily changes MJ talks openly about the many remedies she has tried to care for her menopause experience, some with varying degress of success and always with a disarming humour and self-knowledge. MJ is an OG on the London skating...2023-02-0259 minMenopause Whilst BlackI scored top marks on my ADHD test! Where's MY Lollipop?In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Jay Emme (pronounced ‘M’) . Jay is a Wedding cellist, Cello Coach and ADHD Life Coach based in Warwickshire. Jamaican diasporic, 44 year old Jay received a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) fairly recently. She talks us through this experience coupled with a realisation that she was going through peri-menopause in her late thirties, earlier than expected. Jay is funny and sweary. Buckle up! Notes: Period Cycle Tracker Clue. The Limitless Network Jays Cello Website ADHD Lovenotes. Socials: @Cosmicgirlie Instagram, Twitter, Facebook 2022-12-281h 06
Menopause Whilst BlackI've pee'd myself in several malls! There! I've said it!In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Carol King, . Originally from Birmingham, Former chef now TikTok sensation, Carol moved to Barbados in her late 20s when her parents returned and is a proud Bajan. She shares how her own menopause campaigining came about and her various seemingly odd symptoms that led to her writing her own book to guide others through their menopause transition. Notes: Carol Kings Book: "Is it Just Me. The Real Truth About Menopause & How to Get Back to Feeling Normal Again." Asutra.com Socials: TikTok: @AuntieCarols50s In...2022-12-281h 05Menopause Whilst BlackA lot of the time they don't talk about Surgical Menopause. I wish more people did.In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Valerie Lewis, life style model, Grief coach and Reiki practioner who is now semi-retired. Orginally from Sheffield, the aftermath of a famly tragedy brought Valerie to london forty years ago. Valerie shares her decades long struggle with fibroids and the details surrounding her symptoms when surgery threw her head first into menopause. We also talk about her lifelong love of sewing and creativity and delight in the little joys that every day life offers. Notes: Read more on How Fibroids Disproportionately Affect Black Women. advice and charities that suppo...2022-12-151h 08Menopause Whilst BlackI burst into tears because I was listened to.In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Mrs Amanda Allen, Specialist Oncology Dietician (and Karens younger sister) Amanda shares whole her hormonal journey started with a mystery illness when she was young through two years feeling out of touch with her body. We talk about sleep deprivation affecting work/life balance and the decisions leading to menopause care that made a huge difference in her mid 50s. Notes: Henoch-Schlonlein purpura affecting blood vessels and Erythema nodosum causing swelling under the skin. Socials: Contact Amanda via email allena907@live.com or Linkedin Join us on...2022-12-0256 min
Media StormS2E11 Menopause, sexism, ageism: What's driving women out of work? - with Karen Arthur and Emma GoswellWarning: Some strong language Welcome to The Menopause Revolution! A new era for a bodily phenomenon we were once too scared to call by name. Menopause is starting to show its face in our mainstream media, but how accurate is the coverage that has emerged? How much of it is stigma-smashing, and how much of it is scaremongering? And has all this talk resulted in any actual change?This week, Media Storm speaks to older women in the workplace, with a close inspection of the regularly-reported story that 900,000 women in the UK population h...2022-11-2450 minMenopause Whilst BlackI'm A Talent Stacking, Intrepid Explorer...But That's Another Story!Welcome to Season 4 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast. In this episode Karen Arthur chats with pro-ager Bybreen Samuels on being a Black woman in Tech and owning fearlessness as we age. We talk about how she experienced her fibroids, her post-menopausal journey and helping baby-boomers to thrive during the third act of their lives. Contact Bybreen via the links below if you are interested in access to her exclusive listener offer. Dont forget to mention MWBPod! Notes: Learn about mirrorwork on MindBodyGreen blog or What is Mirror Work by Louisa Hay Socials: @bybreensamuels on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. bybreensamuels@gmail.com...2022-11-161h 23
Middling AlongKaren Arthur on seeking joy, holding our boundaries, and why really knowing ourselves is vital to a better midlifeJoin me this time for a joyous conversation with Karen Arthur: Karen is a fashion creative, host of the Menopause Whilst Black podcast, speaker, model, writer, and dropper of truth bombs!
We talk about how her anxiety and depression during perimenopause prompted her departure from a long teaching career. We move on to unpack how three years of therapy, a lot of unlearning, and her dedication to living more truthfully and authentically led to her reinvention and curation of the next stage of her life - which includes leaving London to live by the sea, saying ‘Yes’ to th...2022-11-1344 minMenopause Whilst BlackBonus! A Season Three Solo Summary And Big Sixty Shift Lessons... So Far.The one where I talk to myself! It's been a while but let's round up Season Three with a summary, a thank you to all S3 guests and an explanation of why this epsiode took so long to appear! Listen back to Maureen Anderson, Dawn Estefan, Lisa Nestor, Gloria Smythe, Donna Noble and Nneka Nwokolo and do reach out and support them all. Mentions and links below: The Black Menopause Collective - World Menopause Day 18th October with comedian Angie Le Mar and Activist Marai Larasi Click for event Dorcas Creates Jazz Refreshed. #DopeJazz Radio on Mixcloud. Phillipa Stanton @5ft5in...2022-10-1740 minMenopause Whilst BlackI'm a Post-Menopausal Menopause Doctor- I Talk About Menopause All The Time!In conversation with ... Sexual health and HIV specialist Dr Nneka Nkwokolo. Nneka is also co-founder of Shades of Menopause a platform for women of colour to support each other and share stories and experiences. Nneka, who shares Bajan and Nigerian heritage, was raised in the Southern hemisphere before travelling to the UK to launch her career in medicine. She shares her knowledge of the challenges faced by women with HIV who are entering menopause and how access to optimum care is impacted by this intersection. We discuss medical research and how her crucial work is helping to reach more...2022-08-0453 minMenopause Whilst Black"I Want to Do What Makes Me Happy!" The Boss Lady Speaks!In conversation with ... Lisa Nestor aka The Boss Lady! Lisa, a proud East Londoner is of Jamaican heritage. She is Vegan, mother of two, wife, has a full time job and is a health and well being practitioner. We discuss her own peri-menopause journey, her thoughts on ageing and imposter syndrome relating to her menopause symptoms and how this has impacted her. We talk about her passion for sharing vegan recipes and deciding to train as a PT during lockdown which has led to her new health and fitness business helping people feel stronger and live more fully. ...2022-07-111h 07Menopause Whilst BlackI denied my stress and it made me ill - now I go with the flow.In conversation with ... Yoga and wellbeing coach, founder of body and diversity platform Curvesome Yoga and new author Donna Noble. Donna tells us how the sudden onset of Bells Palsy (face paralysis) helped to play a part in finally quitting her stressful job and immersing herself fully in the Yoga world. Donna shares tips on starting a regular yoga practise for absolute beginners stating that 'Every body is a Yoga body'. Now a published author Donnas new book "Teaching Body Posititve Yoga' (Jessica Kingsley publishers) is for tutors and students alike. An anthogology with her valuable contribution "Forgiveness is th...2022-06-2445 minMenopause Whilst Black"I see the policy, but I don't see the action!"In conversation with ... The Menopause Stylist and ex BA performance manager Gloria Smythe. Gloria, who was raised in SE London, talks about her Jamaican mothers stoic views on menopause as well as growing up in 70s SE London to working as the only Black BA performance manager. Gloria, a clothing technician and joy bringer, feels compelled to help menopausal women reclaim their fashion style. She shares her thoughts on menopause workplace policies and the importance of real education at work. Links: www.gloriasmythe.com and @themenopausestylist Join me in Barbados in May 2023 for The Joy R...2022-06-091h 03Menopause Whilst BlackThe Two C's and the Three E'sPart 2 of a conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker, Dawn Estefan. In this episode Dawn continues to bust some myths (oo-er!) goes into more detail about her self care 'routine'. This is a beautiful ode to Black women and the importance of learnng to love our changing bodies. Listen to part 1. Links: www.dawnestefan,com and @dawn_estefan_psyche Come with us to Barbados in May 2023 for The Joy Retreat An invitation for Black women in all stages of menopause. Early bird offer ends 30.06.22. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a...2022-05-2933 minMenopause Whilst BlackChurch, Oprah or Sidepiece - Is that all there is left?In conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker (and more besides!), Dawn Estefan. Dawn, who was raised in the Caribbean, comes from a long line of Curandera - female folk healers - which she herself became after suddenly leaving her former equally successful life in the entertainment industry in her early 40s. We talk about living with her faith and a challenging health condition and how she manages this and her menopause symptoms, having entered premature menopause at 30 years old. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Links: www.dawnestefan,com and @dawn_estefan_psyche Come with me to Barbados in Ma...2022-05-0751 min
preMature Adults19 Adult Attachment (with Dr. Karen Roller)Attachment underscores all aspects of human relational ethology, as well as our subjective emotional experience and responses. Therefore, in today's conversation, Dr. Karen Roller (PhD, MFT) joins me to provide a basis for understanding how various attachment styles are developed and how they are usually expressed—she also offers some implications for those expressions relationally.
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Menopause Whilst BlackMy body has taken a battering...I've eaten the real Maureen!In conversation with ... Parenting Consultant at ParentLab, Menopause educator at MAMM and grief supporter with The Kitchen Table, Maureen Anderson . Jamaican heritage and Birmingham born Maureen is a gatherer of people and a calm voice within the menopause space. We talk about how grief has impacted her life and her menopause and how supporting others, especially Black women, has helped her own healing...along with walks and her new furry friend! Links: www.maureen_anderson.co.uk and @mamm20_20 Join me in Barbados 2023 on The Joy Retreat for Black menopausal women. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consul...2022-04-221h 03
The Scummy Mummies Podcast221: Fashion, sex and turning sixty with Karen ArthurOur guest for this episode is the amazing Karen Arthur - educator, fashion creative, dancer, mum, grandmother, founder of Wear Your Happy and host of the brilliant podcast Menopause Whilst Black. She's a multimedia node! We talk about why she's encouraging everyone to wear clothes that lift their mood, and why it all starts with our knicker drawer. There's a bit of serious chat about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Karen to start her podcast, and we get to ask her what she wishes she'd known before she went through the menopause. Plus we he...2022-01-181h 12
Menopause Whilst Black"Bonus! A year of Menopause Whilst Black: What I've learnt"Bonus New Year Episode! Host Karen Arthur shares a big fat thank you and recap of all her podcast guests for S1 and S2 and some of the lessons learnt from a year in this menopause podcasting space. Featured Links: Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause Podcast. Michelle Moore - Real Wins book. Black Menopause and Beyond Podcast. Black Women in Menopause FB group. Nova Reid The Good Ally book. Maureen Anderson - Melanin and Menopause Moments (MAMM). We hope you find something that resonates. Please consult a qualified health professional before trying anything new. Opinions are speakers own. Edited by m...2022-01-091h 11
Pressing PauseWearing your happy with Karen ArthurFashion creative, sewing whizz and podcaster Karen Arthur is passionate about encouraging us all to inject more joy into our daily lives through the clothes we dress in. It’s not about following trends, it’s about wearing what you love. In this episode we discuss: What wearing your happy means Why Karen disagrees with saving clothes for best A reality check to celebrate each day The impact of menopause and talking about it on everyone’s calm and joy Resources: Get your free goodies in the free resource library here This conversation was first...2021-11-1726 min
Menopause Whilst Black"I Noticed That My Summer Fan Was Still Going Strong In November!"In conversation with Angie Greaves - Radio presenter (Spectrum, Choice, Magic, and now Smooth FM), Voiceover artist and Fashion lover. British born, mum of two, Angie shares her love of her parents home Barbados. We talk about moving into Menopause as a popular radio presenter, how she is adapting her lifestyle to suit her new changing needs and her determination to break the silence around this important time starting with her own daughters. Links: Website www.angiegreaves.com Instagram @Angiegreaves We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the ste...2021-10-261h 08
The Menstruality Podcast4. Finding Your Voice, Busting Myths and Coming Home to Yourself in Menopause (Karen Arthur)Karen Arthur lives her life in full colour, and her rebellious spirit is catching. A fashion designer, host of the ground-breaking Menopause Whilst Black Podcast, and a leading voice in the global conversation to rewrite menopause, she busts menopause myths and shares refreshing ideas to manage menopause challenges with a rare kind of honesty, fire and wit. In this episode we explore:How Karen made the bold transition from teacher to fashion designer, moved through depression to creative expression, learned that NO is a complete sentence, and found a new freedom in her voice through menopause.2021-10-2159 min