‘Back To Basics’
Podcast Episode 11
‘Back To Basics’
Well my amazing listeners,
I can always promise you a wonderful podcast with great advice and fun, this week is no exception.
I am delighted to share with you my wonderful guest, Nigel Denby BSc RD, an award winning Registered Dietitian
He is the author of ten books on nutrition and is often called on by the media to talk about health and nutrition, so I am delighted that he made time to talk with me…and you!
Nigel has 20 years experience – helping people to eat better, feel better and change their lives through practical and realistic advice.
With his unique ability to translate the science of nutrition & health in to practical real life solutions for conditions that can blight your life.
“No gimmicks, no diet fads and no quick fixes. Just good, evidence based nutritional advice to help you feel better”
How lucky we are that he decided to turn his expertise to help menopausal woman, I for one am so grateful.
We had a wonderful time and covered heaps of amazing nutritional advice.
You can follow Nigel on instagram: menopause_dietitian or join his Back to Basics programme and Harley Street at Home.
Grab your cuppa, relax and enjoy…
Most of all be kind and loving to yourself ladies.
Please do follow, subscribe and share my podcast with all of your girlfriends. I really want to make a difference.
You can also message me on Instagram with feedback or maybe you’d like to share your;
‘I don’t know how it happened,…but’ moments or menopause experience and stories.
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
We are all in this together.
Annie xx
‘The Skies The Limit’
Podcast episode 10:
‘The Skies The Limit’
Hello all of you beautiful ladies and welcome to my road trip that is midlife. Let us all live it to the fullest.
I invite you today to feel at home and join two fifty something'ers chatting and clearly enjoying the journey through menopause years. Yes! really enjoying it.
I had such fun with the company of my amazing guest today, it was really like talking to a close friend. Girlfriends having a giggle
Kate Hartley - Her mission is to focus on age positivity, body positivity and finding JOY in the journey. A truly remarkable woman.
Kates is a single mama to two young adults and a host of furry friends…and so much more.
She is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, Reiki healer and sports massage therapist. But hold it right there…Kate is also a helicopter pilot, I said she was remarkable.
I love her positive vibe and the fact she loves helping people turn not so healthy habits into new ones which serve them best.
Kate says “Many people assume that healthy living is hard work. I challenge that mindset and hope to share how easy healthy living can in fact be”
You can find Kate on instagram: katehartletyuk
So lovelies, Grab your cuppa, relax and enjoy…
and most of all be kind and loving to yourself ladies.
Please do follow, subscribe and share my podcast with all of your girlfriends. I really want to make a difference.
You can also message me on Instagram with feedback or maybe you’d like to share your;
‘I don’t know how it happened,…but’ moments or menopause experience and stories.
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
We are all in this together.
Annie xx
‘Grin & Bear It’
Podcast episode 9:
‘Grin & Bear It’
Hello ladies,
Welcome back to my crazy journey through midlife. Congratulations for reaching this stage of our lives. Aren’t we amazing? At last a time when we recognise that we can and we should put ourselves first.
Peri menopause? Menopause? Not sure? Each week your questions will be answered.
Today I have a little Story to tell about a man in my yoga class and his reaction to menopause, Oh dear!
I hope ladies you are able to share with your loved ones what struggles you may be facing at this time. It can be overwhelming to deal with in silence, but ladies you don’t have too. All of your symptoms are real and can be difficult to cope with, especially when you may not know what’s going on. So Talk about it!
Also to day I am sharing a wonderful poem By Marie, you can find her on Instagram: a_poets_Whispers
Am I Ready!
Grab your cuppa, enjoy
and most of all be kind and loving to yourself ladies.
Please do follow my podcast. I really want to make a difference.
You can also message me on Instagram with feedback or maybe you’d like to share your;
‘I don’t know how it happened,…but’ moments or menopause experience and stories.
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
Do spread the word, I’d love to help and reach as many woman as I can
We are all in this together.
Annie xx
‘The Menopause Guinea Pig’
Podcast episode 8:
‘The Menopause Guinea Pig’
‘I don't know how it happened,… but’ One day you reach midlife and you find yourself trying anything and everything to help you through your menopause.
Well my lovely listeners, as promised yet again I have a wonderful quest to share their experiences with you. She was such fun to chat to and hearing about all sorts of weird and wonderful products she’s tried.
Elizabeth Joseph is a stay-at-home Mum who stumbled completely clueless into perimenopause and like me, is adamant that no other women should be so ill-informed about this stage in life. She has gone from thinking ‘who am I to speak up?’ to ‘how can I stay silent?’.
She speaks candidly about her perimenopause journey on Instagram. Her account is funny, informative and extremely honest as she goes around putting different products and services to the test.
I hope you love our wonderful relaxed conversation, I know I did
Grab your cuppa, sit back and enjoy
You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram https://instagram.com/elizabethjosephnavigating
Please do message me ladies on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
I’d love to know how you are. Is there anything you’re struggling with?
Maybe you’d like to share your ‘I don’t know how it happened,… but’ moments or menopause experience and stories.
Do spread the word, Id love to reach and help as many woman as I can.
We are all in this together.
Big Love Ladies
Annie xx
‘To HRT, Or Not To HRT, That Is The Question’
Podcast Episode 7:
‘To HRT, Or Not To HRT, That Is The Question’
Welcome back to my crazy journey to midlife, and congratulations to you for reaching this stage too.
So my lovely ladies this week I am joined by a strong wonderful woman, speaking all the way from Canada .
Tammy shares how she was misdiagnosed with professional burn out forcing her to leave a high powered nursing job of over 30 years, a job She loved. Resulting in being prescribed anti-depressants when actually…
Yep you’ve guessed it! She was in fact in peri menopause.
Tammy spent over 3 years doing her own research only to realise that it wasn’t anti-depressants she needed but HRT
I invite you to join our very open, in depth conversation about HRT and whether it is, after all a good option. I am not giving medical advice, just our opinions and experiences.
I know this is not for every woman, but I feel the more you learn about it, the wider your choices. This is what Tammy had to say…
Grab your cuppa sit back and enjoy
(Please follow Tammy on Instagram @tammyelzk)
Don’t forget to message me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
With feedback or maybe you’d like to share your ‘I don’t know how it happened,… but’ moments or menopause experience and stories.
Do spread the word, Id love to help and reach as many woman as I can.
We are all in this together.
Big Love Ladies
Annie xx
‘When A Girl’s Gotta Go, A Girl’s Gotta Go’
Podcast Episode 6:
‘When A Girl’s Gotta Go, A Girl’s Gotta Go’
Hey lovely ladies,
Welcome back to my crazy journey to midlife. And congratulations for reaching this stage. Aren’t we amazing! At last a time when we recognise that we can and we should put ourselves first.
Peri menopause? Menopause? Not sure? Each week your questions will be answered.
Today I’m flying solo and facing the sensitive subject of Urine…yes PEE!
Have you all of a sudden felt the need to run… No sprint to the loo? Felt a damp patch?
I’m here to inform you that this can be yet another menopause symptom: Increased frequency of urination, urinary incontinence/leaking, painful urination and night time peeing are common symptoms of menopause.
Bladder symptoms can be very distressing but they are very treatable.
Knowledge really is power ladies and the more information you can acquire on peri menopause and menopause the easier it can be to cope with the many symptoms you may face.
Grab your cuppa sit back and enjoy
Oh and If you know Karen, could it be her?
Don’t forget to message me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/ With feedback or maybe you’d like to share your ‘I don’t know how it happened,… but’ moments or menopause experience and stories. Also do let me know if you’d like the pelvic floor exercise recording.
Do spread the word, Id love to help and reach as many woman as I can.
We are all in this together.
Big Love Ladies
Annie xx
‘Knowledge Is Power’
Podcast Episode 5:
‘Knowledge Is Power’
Welcome my lovely listeners,
I am so excited to introduce you to my long awaited guest Emma Rowland - Nutritional Therapist, mum, wife, educator & perimenopausal!
Owner of Rebalancing You - The Positive Nutrition & Hormone Balance Clinic Specialising in female hormone health, in particular Perimenopause.
Emma shares her knowledge to give you power over your menopause. This episode covers some myths around menopause, giving you tools and insights as well as expert advice on essential nutrition for this phase in a women’s life.
There was so much to talk about and learn from Emma, thankfully she will definitely be returning again.
Grab your cuppa sit back and enjoy
Don’t forget to message me on Instagram @letlifebeyoga, with any questions and to claim your free flow.
You can contact Emma at:
emma@rebalancingyou.com
On Instagram @rebalancingyou
‘Clear The Fog, It’s Second Springtime’
Podcast Episode 4:
‘Clear The Fog, It’s Second Springtime’
I'm absolutely thrilled to introduce you to my podcast conversation with my very first guest, beautiful Deana Morris: Yoga teacher and hypnotherapist passionate about supporting women through menopause into what she claims are our best years, our Second Spring.
You can follow Deana on Instagram: deana.morris or listen to her podcast: Wiselife
Join us in this insightful talk about your ‘Second Spring’
Two post menopause women sharing experiences, loving and living life to the full.
Let us share with you how important it is to feed your soul - with time, love, stillness, joy, laughter. Simply ‘Me Time’
We also, discuss HRT and Deana’s choice - Yes or No?
Grab your cuppa sit back and enjoy
PS.Listen out for my funny ‘I don’t know how it happened,…but’ moment at the end!
Deana’s favourite poem: by Thom Gunn "Incident on a Journey,"
Please do message me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letlifebeyoga/
for your free yoga flow.
The Menopause Stole My Nouns
Podcast episode 3:
The Menopause Stole My Nouns
‘I don't know how it happened,… but one day you reach midlife and the menopause monster steals half of your brain…Well that’s how it feels.
This episode is essential listening for any woman struggling with Foggy Brain, another of our many peri-menopause and menopause symptoms. So tune in for some amazing practical advice!
You find your keys in the fridge or the remote control in your handbag instead of your phone, you can't remember your best friends name.
You may be a business woman who has to do a presentation and your mind goes blank. It can feel and be really debilitating and stressful.
Sometimes you start a sentence and you can't even finish it because you’ve forgotten what you were talking about, sometimes there is just this…“I can't even think of the word I'm trying to use,… I'm serious nothing is coming into my brain right now.
Please try not to worry, it is a normal symptom for approximately 60% of women, and 80% experience neurological symptoms.
Today I share my experiences and give some useful advice and tips to ease the stress that foggy brain can cause.
Grab your cuppa, get comfy and enjoy.
PS. If you hear a little clicking noise now and again, it’s my earring hitting my headset, eek sorry!
Hair today, gone tomorrow!
Podcast Episode 2:
Hair today, gone tomorrow
Hello and welcome,
Today I felt compelled to share with you, one of the sensitive subject and symptom of the peri-menopause and menopause and that is, Hair loss.
I know for me, all of the other symptoms…foggy brain, night sweats, hot flushes and many more were difficult enough. But hair loss felt like I was going through an emotional turmoil. I was devastated and stressed in equal measure.
It left me feeling I was loosing my femininity and loss of confidence followed soon after.
I will firstly say that, not all woman face this symptom but I do think it’s important for all women to know. It may not be you but wouldn’t it be great to support a friends or family member who could be feeling pretty alone and worried if they are facing hair loss.
You will hear me sharing my experiences, tips and advice to help you through this time…all is not lost.
Grab your cuppa, enjoy and most of all be kind and loving to yourself ladies.
I hope you enjoy and please do follow my podcast. You can also message me on Instagram with feedback or maybe you’d like to share your;
‘I don’t know how it happened,…but moments
or menopause experience and stories.
Do spread the word, I’d love to help and reach as many woman as I can
We are all in this together.
Annie xx
Welcome to my Podcast: Episode 1
‘I don’t know how it happened,…but’
with Annie
Welcome to my crazy journey to midlife. And congratulations for reaching this stage. Aren’t we amazing! At last a time when we recognise that we can and we should put ourselves first.
Some hilarious situations, I mean I could literally write a book (ding, light bulb moment!!) Some not so great, but hey I’m gonna share all. No subject off limits.
You can expect to hear some great advice & tips ladies and I’ve got some fascinating guests lined up who can offer real insight into managing midlife hormonal changes and challenges.
With me, sometimes even the most sensitive subjects…need to be laughed about. And when we’re laughing together - it’s so much better. I definitely need to cross my legs a bit tighter these days though, do you?
So get your cuppa (Wine!), get comfy, cause we’re going on this ride together.
Please do follow on Spotify and message me on Instagram if you would like to share your ‘I don’t know how it happened,…but moments @letlifebeyoga.