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Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

Heather Currie and Ruth Devlin

The podcast which we hope will become your go to for anything to do with the menopause & related topics.Each episode will be packed with useful information & resources to help you make those more informed decisions.We will provide information you can trust with no ‘flim flam’ or doom & gloom.===================================If you have listened to our podcasts already, please complete our short survey, only 9 questions,

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All Episodes

35:44

Micro-nutrients – continuing the conversation about...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/08/12

In Series 3, episode 1, we tackled the macronutrients and glucose spikes as well as a reminder about a few basics we should all be remembering. This time we take a dive into the topic of micronutrients. Why some women might need a wee boost in certain areas going through this transitional stage of life and which nutrients are we actually talking about… the ones that can have an impact on symptoms associated with the menopause. We’re delighted to welcome back onto the podcast nutritionist Jackie

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26:36

Testosterone… what you really need to know!

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/08/04

Testosterone…a word which conjures up certain expectations for some women alongside causing additional confusion for others. In this episode we set a few things straight for you and to help us do that we were delighted to chat with Professor Susan Davis, the renowned leading specialist and researcher on this topic. This episode once again reinforces the need for evidence based, trusted information and the importance of listening to the right people. Useful links & resources:·Women’s Health

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23:03

Reflexology… are your feet the key to relaxation?

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/07/28

In this episode we continue the conversation about complementary therapies and delve into the well known restorative effects of reflexology, a renowned source of relaxation for many, although there are a few sceptics out there who wonder how a bit of ‘fiddling with your feet’ can really help!To help us understand everything we’re delighted to welcome onto the podcast experienced reflexologist Sally Earlam. We chat through the theory behind how it can help with symptoms associated with the menopause,

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22:25

Complementary Therapies… Let’s Talk Acupuncture &...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/07/22

There’s a whole range of complementary therapies out there to choose from, is it all a load of hocus pocus…are they worth looking into to help give you that truly holistic approach when coping with symptoms associated with the menopause or looking to enhance your overall quality of life and wellbeing…To help us start to navigate our way through this topic we’re delighted to welcome back onto the podcast Dr Becky McCormickwho talks about the benefits of acupuncture and hypnotherapy…can they really

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32:30

Menopause within the workplace

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/06/02

Another hot topic to cover and one which has improved enormously in recent years. There still remains a disparity of experiences for employees between organisations, with each organisation having to look at what works for them and their staff.There are however some basics which everyone should be putting in place and to help guide us through this interesting topic we are delighted to welcome onto the podcast Neil Hudson-Basing.We chat through the need for a comprehensive menopause policy, why

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31:17

The five gynae cancers

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/05/26

In this episode we discuss the 5 gynaecological cancers; vaginal, vulva, womb, ovarian and cervical.We are delighted to welcome onto the podcast clinical nurse specialist Tracie Miles. We cover the key red flag symptoms to look out for, the need to regularly self check certain areas and the importance of getting to know your own normal.We discuss the importance of cervical screening, more commonly known as cervical smears and why we need to increase the uptake of attending appointments, nationally

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23:52

Bone health and menopause

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/05/19

Another important topic to cover and one which many of us ignore, to a certain extent, until something untoward happens…often out of the blue.We chat through the importance of looking into and taking preventative measures from as early an age as possible, very much taking a holistic approach.What are your bone cells actually up to as you move around day in, day out – there’s a lot going on! We explain the different terminology and why something like osteoporosis is classed as a silent disease.What

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35:23

Neurodiversity and menopause

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/05/12

With the overlap of symptoms between neurodiverse conditions and the menopause it can all become a very complex topic…having a better understanding of how everything interacts is essential, especially where medication is concerned.To help to explain everything we’re delighted to welcome onto the podcast Trudi Roscouet who explains brilliantly what it can feel like being neurodiverse whilst going through the menopause and how challenging it can be having that double whammy.We chat about whether

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26:35

Heart health and the Menopause

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/05/05

Looking after you heart health is a must for everyone, regardless of gender, but there remains a low level of awareness of the importance of heart health in women and then you get those fluctuating hormones into the mix aswell.We chat through the preventative measures everyone can look into…general awareness of risk factors, the importance of lifestyle factors, movement & exercise as well askeeping a regular eye on your blood pressure. This is the time when a home kit is a good idea to regularly

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34:36

Nutrition and the Menopause

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2025/04/28

In this episode we focus on the importance of looking at what you’re eating & drinking and why it’s important not to exclude any of the major food groups, starting with the macro-nutrients.We’re delighted to welcome nutritionist, Jackie Lynch onto the podcast to talk us through everything in more details. We tackle the topic of those sugar spikes, not forgetting the importance of preventative healthcare when it comes to your heart and bone health.A great topic to start series 3 with giving

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24:52

Christmas Special

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/12/17

2024 Christmas, end of year round up.We thought it would be nice to end the year with a one off episode to help you keep on track over the festive period and to provide a brief summary of some relevant key messages, now the NICE guidelines have been updated.Don’t forget there are 2 series (6 episodes in each) already released, packed with an abundance of information for you to dip in and out of. Available on your usual podcast platform.We would like to thank you all for listening and we wish you all

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42:19

Relationships and the impact of the menopause.

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/11/11

Do menopausal symptoms have an impact on relationships, and do our relationships affect our views on and use of HRT …well, we’re all different, but for some people if can really have a significant impact.For those it does affect, whether at home or within the workplace, we’re delighted to say Dr Claire Macaulay has joined us again, this time with her other hat on as a sex and relationship therapist.Even if you don’t think you’ve got anything to worry about this is definitely worth a listen!Useful

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20:32

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and early...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/11/04

No one is too young to be menopausal. Sadly this statement is true with a significant percentage of people falling into the POI bracket which means they will be under 40 years old and then a further group of people falling into the early menopause bracket which is between the ages of 40 and 45 years.We talk about the relevance of blood tests and how to provide adequate support and treatment.We chat about the importance of replacing estrogen, if possible, if you go into an earlier menopause and we

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28:47

Side effects of HRT, menstruation and general...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/10/28

Periods… wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a period free life, just saying…Currently HRT is the first line treatment for menopausal symptoms but, there is no way of predicting how you as an individual might react to HRT before trying it and remember, we’re all different.Why it’s important to have a check up 3 months after starting HRT - what side effects are normal to experience and what should you be concerned about.We discuss the importance of not mucking around with well researched regimes and

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21:04

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) an excellent...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/10/21

CBT is a fabulous option to consider if HRT isn’t a viable option; either you can’t take it, don’t want to take it or it just doesn’t suit you.CBT also works really well in combination with HRT.Dr Becky Smithson joins us to give us an insight into how it all works alongside explaining the human stress response…You will also learn that CBT isn’t just useful when going through the menopausal transition, it’s useful throughout life, for all genders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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34:54

HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/10/14

HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.HRT is such a complex topic which, combined with people’s perception of risk, can all become very confusing and for some far too daunting to even consider…we run through further pros & cons.Remember there’s a potential risk with any medication you chose to take…we continue to discuss the well researched benefits and risks of HRT…There are many alternative options to manage menopausal symptoms if you do develop breast cancer, we

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37:13

The basics about HRT and much more.

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/10/07

We’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and tackle the huge topic of HRT. In this episode we discuss which hormones we’re actually talking about that tend to flip about and go all wonky.We talk about tweaking the type, dose and route… taking an individualised approach and what is the ‘window of opportunity’.We run through the benefits and risks, touching on why you might not want to take HRT, for varying reasons.Then there’s the ever-confusing medical terminology - what do we mean by

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21:31

Carrying on with the Urogenital symptoms - the...

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/07/01

What a huge impact these symptoms can have on your quality of life yet, remarkably, they remain some of the most under reported & under treated ones.We completely understand that it can be very embarrassing going and talking about these symptoms but there is so much help you can get alongside things you can do yourself so please don’t hesitate to seek out professional help & get referred to a pelvic health specialist/ physiotherapist if needed.We talk through all the symptoms you could

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22:32

Vulvas, vaginas - those Urogenital symptoms.

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/06/24

These are some of the most under reported, under treated symptoms and fall into the category of your longterm symptoms, although we realise that for some of you the others you might be experiencing can often feel like long term ones as well!We go through a quick recap about your basic anatomy…this can often be a tad hazy for a few folk and then straight into the nitty gritty of all the potential symptoms you could experience.As always lots of options to look into to help manage and cope with these

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18:42

The psychological & emotional symptoms.

Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk ·

2024/06/17

Thankfully there has been increased awareness about these symptoms in relation to the Menopause in recent years. They are incredibly common and can be some of the most debilitating symptoms that people will experience…but don’t forget, not everyone will experience these symptoms.It can be challenging for some people to identify the cause of these symptoms, as it’s not always related to hormones - there can be many contributory factors.We discuss the range of options which can help to manage these

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