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Wild, Wise & Curious...

Michelle Haggerty-Wood & Lou Baker

Are you peri or postmenopausal? Do you sometimes feel like you’re losing the plot? Would you love to talk about what’s going on with your mental & physical well-being? Or hear from other women who lost the plot and found it again or went on to rewrite themselves a new story? If so, we’ve got just the podcast. Wild, Wise & Curious... lets you do the talking. We’re your hosts, Michelle & Lou! We’re not doctors or psychiatrists, but we are perimenopausal women with other skills and we believe there’s

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53:17

Unpacking the Baggage: The Emotional Work of Letting...

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2025/04/25

'Perimenopause plummeted me.' That’s how Amy describes the early days of her journey—when brain fog, anxiety and emotional overwhelm left her feeling like a stranger to herself. From crying mid-dog walk to struggling to trust her own mind, Amy’s story will resonate with anyone who's found themselves lost in the chaos of midlife change.For many women, it’s the hormonal shifts of perimenopause that stir up the baggage we’ve been carrying—old stories, unresolved pain and expectations that no longer

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53:45

The HRT Carousel, the Hormone Blame Game and Banging...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, we’re talking to Kelly, who’s been navigating the unpredictable world of perimenopause—and let’s just say, it’s been a bit of a ride. Every GP visit means a new brand of HRT, leaving Kelly feeling like she’s stuck in a never-ending cycle of trial and error. But rather than just getting frustrated, she’s using her experiences to raise awareness.Kelly’s on a mission to get people talking about perimenopause because, frankly, too many people are still clueless about what women go

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01:05:21

Holding Space; One woman’s journey through cycles,...

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2025/04/11

Breath, Cycles & Showing Up AnywayIn this episode, we sit down with a woman who’s built a life rooted in presence, practice, and holding space—for herself and others. From guiding breathwork and running retreats to singing in a choir she once felt too nervous to join, her journey is one of quiet strength and deep listening. We talk about living in sync with her body through seed cycling, the grounding power of women’s circles, and how the principles of Nonviolent Communication have helped her

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01:03:23

Unexpected Transitions: Navigating Cancer, Early...

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2025/04/04

In this episode, we dive into the powerful journey of Rhonda, who, in her 30s, was thrust into early menopause following cancer treatment - before she had the chance to start a family. Despite facing this unexpected transition, Rhonda was never given the support she needed to process the profound emotional and physical changes, particularly surrounding her reproductive health.This conversation sheds light on the lack of resources and understanding for women going through similar experiences, as

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01:04:42

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of...

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2025/03/28

In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of Holly and her journey so far with perimenopause. While there have been challenges along the way, Holly shares how she's navigating the ups and downs and learning to embrace the changes, rediscover herself and stepping into this new chapter with confidence and empowerment. Along the way, Holly delves into Sharon Blackie's Hagitude (a fabulous, empowering read), reflecting on how this philosophy of 'reimagining this second half of life', has deeply

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57:17

A Proper Midlife Rollercoaster... Buckle Up for Itchy...

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2025/03/21

In this episode, we’re celebrating our first remote podcast—and we’re pretty happy with how it turned out! Join us as we chat with our guest Lou (not to be confused with host Lou!) about the chaos of perimenopause and beyond. Lou shares her experiences of itchy palms and the unpredictability of this time and how she’s handling that all too common feeling of overwhelm —plus, we talk about the fun of peeing standing up... if only! If you’re navigating the wild ride of midlife, you're not alone. Tune

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46:18

Sixty-Odd Symptoms? I Count Myself Lucky I've Only...

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2025/03/14

In this heartfelt podcast, Carrie shares her personal journey through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, from battling palpitations that felt like a heart attack, and extreme anxiety, to coping with hot flushes. As she navigated these struggles, Carrie discovered a sense of balance and well-being, ultimately finding that her 50s have been the happiest decade of her life. Through honest storytelling, Carrie explores how embracing the changes, and having the right tools in your toolkit,

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20:03

A Conversation with Phenomenal Women

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2025/03/06

Welcome to this special episode, where today, in celebration of International Women's Day, we’re diving into a powerful and thought-provoking question: What does it mean to be a woman?We’re chatting with a few incredible women from Norton Housing and Support as they reflect on their personal experiences and what it truly means to be a woman in today’s world. From cleaning to leadership, the phrase 'If not you, then who?' echoes through their stories, embodying the spirit of resilience and

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01:02:06

Embracing Change: A Journey with Perimenopause, The...

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2025/02/23

In this episode, we chat with Philippa about her journey with perimenopause. She opens up about how struggling with her weight made her feel low, and how finding ways to address it has been a turning point. Philippa also shares the positive experiences she’s had with the coil, along with hypnotherapy that helped her quit smoking and regain balance. Along the way, she navigated the many symptoms of perimenopause. One exciting highlight? After losing weight with the help of a weight loss medication,

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43:56

Anxiety, a hairy thigh in the sunlight, listening to...

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2025/02/14

In this episode we talk to Maria about her experiences of perimenopause. Maria talks to us about her journey from anxiety, rashes on her feet and not tolerating magnesium, to the benefits (to her) of collagen, HRT, exercise and laser hair removal. And as always, there are lots of laughs along the way.Show Notes: Sindy Bond - https://www.sindybond.com/ Ancient & Brave Collagen - https://ancientandbrave.earth/

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51:55

Ever wonder if Barbarella, in perimenopause, wore a...

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2025/02/07

This episode starts with a quote by the powerhouse that is Jane Fonda;'We're still living the old paradigm of age as an arch, that's the old metaphor, you're born, you peek at midlife and decline into decrepitude, but a more appropriate metaphor for ageing is a staircase, the upward ascension of the human spirit bringing us into wisdom, wholeness and authenticity.' We'll certainly be taking the stairs from here! We also delve into... What clothing is considered too young for 'our' age? More

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58:08

The Complexities of Mid-life... Am I perimenopausal?...

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2025/01/30

In this episode, we talk to Lisa, a mother to two young children, about navigating the complexities of this time in our lives. If you're in peri, or ever have been, you'll get it! Is it lack of sleep from the kids keeping me up at night? Worry for older family members or our own health issues... Or maybe, it's all of those and more! How do we work it all out? Who knows...

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49:28

Perimenopause... A Blooming Adventure

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2025/01/20

In this episode of Wild, Wise & Curious, we explore the power of sharing stories during perimenopause — why they matter and how they can support and inform other women on this journey. These stories are a gift, offering connection, healing, and support, not just for you, but for others walking the same path. With over 60 symptoms to navigate, we also discuss a helpful checklist to identify both common and lesser-known signs of the transition.

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38:20

Easing into Balance & Finding Your Perimenopause Groove

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2025/01/13

This is our second episode and talks about how as perimenopausal women, we have fared over the festive period. There's always so much more to do. We also talk about how when there's even more pressure on us than normal (and we know some of that pressure we put on ourselves), we perhaps have to look after ourselves that little bit more.

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54:25

Wild, Wise & Curious - Embracing the Perimenopausal...

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2025/01/04

Welcome to our first episode where we talk about our own experiences of perimenopause and how those experiences led to us creating this podcast. We chat about second springs, anxiety, hrt, chocolate, headaches, future-proofing in preparation of being a 95 year old cyclist, don’t ask… and lots more. We want to create a cafe experience, one where in future episodes, you join in the conversation - so grab yourself a brew and settle in for a natter!

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