The Happy Menopause

BV or Thrush? How to Tell the Difference & Get the Right Help, with Dr Charlotte-Eve Short. S8. Ep 3.

Do you get more discharge than you used to? A fishy smell that won’t go away (if you know, you know!)? Recurrent itching, burning and discomfort? Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Midlife Aches and Pains: How Magnesium Might Help, with Andrew Thomas, CEO & Founder of Better You. S8. Ep 2.

Pain doesn’t get nearly enough attention, so it’s great to see chronic pain in midlife as this year’s World Menopause Day theme. So many of us are dealing with aching joi

Fibremaxxing & the Menopause: the Benefits, the Pitfalls & Getting the Right Balance, with Jenny Tschiesche, Nutritionist & Cookbook Author. S8. Ep 1.

Fibremaxxing is the latest food buzzword, but before we all jump on yet another bandwagon, let’s find out what fibre actually is, what it does for us, and why and how we

7 Unmissable Insights from 7 Seasons of The Happy Menopause Podcast. S7. Ep 15.

7 seasons. 750,000 downloads. 3 International Women's Podcast Award shortlistings. To mark the finale of Season 7, I've gone back through 7 years of conversatio

Foot Health in Menopause: Common Problems & Practical Solutions with Jubilee Thobejane, Podiatrist. S7. Ep14.

Did you know menopause can affect your feet? From plantar fasciitis and unexpected hard skin to changes in foot shape and structure, hormonal shifts can have a surprisin

Acupuncture & the Menopause with Lily Lai, PhD, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner. S7. Ep 13.

Have you ever considered acupuncture to help support you through — and beyond — the menopause? It’s a fascinating option for women at this stage of life, focusing on rest

Your Joyful Years: Thriving Beyond Menopause, with Joyce Harper, Professor of Reproductive Science. S7. Ep 12.

How do you feel about ageing? Have you started to write yourself off, or are you making the most of life? There’s a reason I called this podcast The Happy Menopause, and

Never Too Old to Lift with Chris Tiley, Physiotherapist and Strength Expert. S7. Ep 11.

Can you open a jar or do you have to ask someone? Do you carry heavy bags easily or do you expect other people to do the heavy lifting? How physically strong are you? Tha

Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.

Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis - a condition far more complex than many realise, and

Common Weight Loss Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) with Petronella Ravenshear, Nutritional Therapist & Author

How’s the January diet going? By this time of the month, things can often start to unravel, so I’m offering a little bonus episode to help you get things back on track. 

Ageing Creatively: Finding Joy, Confidence & Adventure in Midlife & Beyond, with Jo Moseley, Author & Adventurer. S7. Ep 9.

As we step into a new year, this episode of The Happy Menopause explores what it really means to age creatively – and how we can rediscover joy, confidence and adventure

Drink Smarter, Not More: 7 Quick Wins for Cutting Back This Festive Season, with Sarah Williamson, Coach & Founder of Drink Less, Live Better! S7. Ep 8.

This is a brilliant follow on to the Alcohol & the Menopause episode from Season 6 Episode 7 with Sarah Williamson, coach and author of Drink Less, Live Better.  We all

IBS & the Menopause: What You Can Do to Feel Better, with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep.7.

Struggling with bloating, cramping, unpredictable bowels or that sudden dash-to-the-loo urgency? You’re certainly not alone. In this episode of The Happy Menopause, I tak

Managing UTIs: What You Need to Know, with Helen Lake, Specialist Urology Nurse. S7. Ep 6.

Urinary tract infections — or UTIs — aren’t the most glamorous topic, but they’re incredibly important, and we just don’t talk about them enough. If you’ve ever had one,

Ultra-Processed Foods & the Menopause, with Jenny Tschiesche, Nutritionist & Author. S7. Ep 5.

What exactly are ultra-processed foods – and could they be making your menopause symptoms worse? Nutritionist and bestselling cookbook author Jenny Tschiesche joins Jacki

Lifestyle Medicine: Simple Steps for a Healthier, Happier Menopause with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep 4.

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine — a subject that’s right at the heart of my work as a nutritionist. In this solo episode

Caring in Midlife: Managing the Emotional Load with Dr Sabina Brennan, Psychologist & Neuroscientist. S7. Ep 3.

Caring responsibilities often fall heavily on women in midlife. You’re juggling work, family life, menopause — and now, the care of ageing parents or elderly relatives to

Midlife Style, Sorted! With Chantelle Znideric, Personal Stylist. S7. Ep 2.

Feeling stuck in a style rut as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. Changing bodies and shifting skin tones can make getting dressed feel like a bi

Supplements in Menopause: What to Take, What to Avoid & How to Stay Safe. S7. Ep. 1.

Nutritionist Jackie Lynch explains how to use supplements safely in menopause, covering multivitamins, minerals, omegas, probiotics, and essential tips. Supplements can

Summer Update and a Little Something for You

Season 6 is a wrap, and I wanted to say a big thank you for all your support, and share a quick summer update! In this mini bonus episode, I’m reflecting on how far the p