The Essential Guide to HRT (or MHT): Risks, Benefits & Beyond with Dr Juliet Balfour
In this Menopause Month episode of Spill The Tea, we’re joined by the remarkable Dr Juliet Balfour — GP, menopause specialist, and advocate for improving women’s health across the UK.With over three decades of NHS experience, Juliet has played a pivotal role in shaping menopause care, from leading the Somerset NHS Menopause Service to advising the British Menopause Society.Together, we explore everything you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — from foundational facts to the latest guidance:• What HRT is and how it supports the body• Who benefits most, and when to start• The differences between oral and transdermal HRT• Understanding risk, safety, and long-term effects• How to access HRT through the NHS or privately• Monitoring, side effects, and real-world experiencesThis episode offers clarity, evidence, and practical insight — helping you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.SUBSCRIBE for more thoughtful conversations on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts — leave us a comment or review.🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕️ Support us at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.Dr Juliet Balfour:W: www.wellsmenopauseclinic.co.ukI: @menopausehealthL: @Dr Juliet BalfourBook Recommendation: The Little Book of HRT by Dr Ellie Cannon (66 minutes) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-little-book-of-hrt/dr-ellie-cannon/9781399423694 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Menopause Support Beyond HRT with Menopause Specialist Hazel Hayden
Not everyone can, or wants to take HRT for menopause symptoms. And even for those who do, it doesn’t always fix everything. So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!🌸 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ Enjoying the podcast? Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastSUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment we love hearing from you!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube W: www.bristolmenopause.comI: @bristolmenopauseF: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman ClinicTT: @bristolwellwomanclinic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Intergenerational Trauma with Dr Manpreet Dhuffar Pottiwal
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal - psychologist, TEDx speaker, and unapologetic mental health disruptor.With over 15 years’ experience, she brings a feminist, anti-oppressive lens to her work on intergenerational trauma, multigenerational families, and behavioural addictions.She’s the founder of MultiGen Zen, on a mission to decolonise therapy, bring healing to minoritised communities, and challenge the systems that silence us.Dr. Manpreet says:"We all exist in family trees. There are the roots which carry our DNA and where we find ourselves in the world, the leaves are the burdens which we inherit from our elders, and the fruits are the gifts which they also hand down to us."This conversation is deep, honest, and empowering — about the trauma we inherit and the power we have to break the cycle.✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!Get in touch with us here - https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr or email us @[email protected]👉 SUBSCRIBE for feminist chats, women’s health, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube☕ Support us here: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeLinks: W: www.thedoubledr.comI: @thedoubledoctordrTEDxNHS 2024: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xybjnaUWczM&t=54sL: Dr Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Comedy, Bias and Breaking Stereotypes with Comedian Julie Kim
If you’ve scrolled Instagram or TikTok lately, chances are you’ve seen one of Julie Kim’s viral sketches.Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top comedians, with a career spanning continents and formats.She’s toured North America, opened for Ronny Chieng, written for Kim’s Convenience, and even crafted Simu Liu’s viral “I Am Canadian” monologue.Her solo show No One Special and new project Bothered - the Podcast- dives deep into race, gender, microaggressions, and generational rage all through humour.In this episode, we talk about:• Comedy as truth-telling• Visibility for women of colour• Everyday absurdities of gender bias• Why humour can be radical resistanceAnd much more.....Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.Julie Kim - Bothered podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bothered/id1795849350Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliekimcomedy?igsh=MXZwMnF5dWZmeWtjeQ==👉 SUBSCRIBE for more sweary shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Midlife, Unfiltered with Cally Beaton
This week we’re Spilling the Tea on midlife rebranding — and joining us is the amazing Cally Beaton!She’s a former TV executive turned stand-up comedian, writer, speaker, podcaster (you may know her from Namaste Motherfckers*), and now author of the brilliant new book of the same name.In this empowering, hilarious episode, Cally shares her bold pivot from boardrooms to comedy clubs, sparked by an unexpected conversation with Joan Rivers. Her book — part memoir, part manifesto — is a no-BS guide to reinvention in midlife, identity, creativity, ageing, and the messy magic of showing up as your full self.We chat about feminism, failure, purpose, power and (of course) meet Jeff the dog 🐶✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.🫖 SUBSCRIBE for more sweary shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.Cally Beaton tour - https://callybeaton.com/live/Pre order Cally's book Namaste MotherFckers, a modern manifesto for keeping cool when you're a hot mess- here - https://callybeaton.com/shop/Cally Beaton instagram https://www.instagram.com/callybeatoncomedian?igsh=MWdoY2ZhYnN4cjk3dw==💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!📺 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel☕️ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube#MidlifeReinvention #CallyBeaton #NamasteMotherfckers #FeministPodcast #WomenOver50 #ComedyLife #MidlifePower #AgeingOutLoud #WomenKindCollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, the podcast where no topic is off-limits, and every conversation is served with honesty, humour, and heart.Hosted by lifelong friends Jinty and Lou, we bring you a vibrant, weekly mix of education, laughter, and real talk. From health and hormones to family, relationships, equity, and the realities of menopause, we tackle the topics that matter—especially the ones society often shies away from.Menopause might not be our sole focus, but it’s a conversation that keeps coming up—for good reason. With the help of expert guests, including Menopause specialists, GPs, Gynaecologists, Nutritionists, Sleep Therapists, Cancer Survivors, Advocates, and Campaigners, we provide evidence-based facts, real-life experiences, and the support you deserve.Beyond the podcast, we take action. We founded Exmouth’s first Menopause Café, giving women a space to connect, and launched the #WheresMyClinic campaign, fighting for an NHS Menopause Clinic in Devon. We’ve even spilled the tea live on BBC Radio Devon, hosting their first-ever menopause café.So, whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of hormones, curious about the latest health insights, or just here for the relatable stories (and occasional faux pas), grab a cuppa and join us.It’s time to spill the tea—because the conversations we have today can change the way we live tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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