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5 secrets to a healthier, happier menopause
October is Menopause Awareness Month, so I dedicated the Fab Female Nutrition podcast to a theme that’s very close to my heart: 5 Secrets to a Healthy Menopause. When I hit perimenopause at 40, I didn’t know what was happening to me. My symptoms weren’t extreme, but I...
5 powerful herbs to nurture your gut (and support your hormones too)
Struggling with bloating, sluggish digestion or that constant feeling of being ‘off’? Your gut might be crying out for a bit of extra TLC. A happy gut doesn’t just mean smoother digestion. For midlife women, your gut health is closely linked to how your hormones...
What you need to know about your medication
If you’ve ever left the doctor’s surgery with a prescription and more questions than answers, you’re not alone. This article explores four of the most commonly prescribed medications in midlife - statins, metformin, PPIs and antibiotics - and offers simple, practical...
Empowered Midlife: A Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause
October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in honour of this, we are diving deep into all things hormones, midlife, and menopause. Whether you're approaching perimenopause, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this series is for you. Understanding how our...
Episode 143 – Building Confidence with Sian Carter

Episode 143 – Building Confidence with Sian Carter

This week I talk to Sian Carter about the challenges women can face in mid life. Why, when they should be at the height of their career confidence, the menopause can throw a curveball. And some top tips to help us improve our confidence and get to the other side....

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Episode 141- Eating More Plants with Kathy Davis

Episode 141- Eating More Plants with Kathy Davis

Eating more plants doesn't need to be hard, just find a dish that the family enjoys and make it vegan. That's the simple tip from Kathy that can help us all add more plants to our plate, and she's got three cookbooks to help inspire those positive changes. About Kathy...

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Episode 140 – What is health?

Episode 140 – What is health?

So often our state of feeling well, our health, simply means the absence of illness or discomfort. Have we forgotten what it’s like to feel good in our bodies? Taking an inventory How long has it been since you’ve felt really well? Take an inventory, be honest with...

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Episode 139 – Is Sugar Addictive?

Episode 139 – Is Sugar Addictive?

In this week's episode I explore the tricky question around sugar and whether it is addictive or not. Talking about the effect it has on our brain and our pleasure and reward system. What is addiction? Defined as not having control over what you are doing, taking or...

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Episode 138 – Shiny Object Syndrome with Amber Hawley

Episode 138 – Shiny Object Syndrome with Amber Hawley

About Amber This week I'm talking about shiny object syndrome and modern distractions with Amber Hawley. We delve into what that might look like in your (and our) lives and how to manage it better. " Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who...

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Episode 136 – The Gut Brain Axis

Episode 136 – The Gut Brain Axis

In this weeks episode I'm discussing the connection between our guts and our brain. How our digestion and the food we eat can directly affect our mood and our mental health. What is the Vagus Nerve? It is the super highway nerve that connects our digestive system to...

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Episode 135 – The Menopause Mentor – Jacky Wood

Episode 135 – The Menopause Mentor – Jacky Wood

In this episode, I talk to The Menopause Mentor, Jacky Wood. Jacky has taken her own experience of menopause, along with all the research and training she has done as a result and is now committed to helping as many women as she can have an easier journey through...

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