Expert Advice Blog

This month we speak to Fran McElhone, journalist and owner of content production company Dotty Creative, about the impact the menopause can have on women’s mental health.  While I was working as a freelance journalist, I wanted to find out more about the impact the menopause can have on women’s mental health. I was inspired […]

This month we speak to Heather Jackson and Sam Simister, co-founders of GenM – the menopause partner for brands, about the stigma of talking about menopause.  The facts There are currently around 15.5 million menopausal and perimenopausal women in the UK alone. That’s a third of the total female population. Globally, there is set to

This month we chat to Katie Day, a Director of RDP International Ltd (www.rdp-int.com) and runs workshops for women on menopause. Traditionally there have been three stages of a woman’s life: the Maiden; the Mother; and the Wise Woman. However, I have shaken that up a bit and created a fourth stage. At 62 I

This month we speak to Petra Coveney, founder of Menopause Yoga™ – the world’s first yoga program designed to help women to manage their symptoms as part of a holistic package of selfcare. She is also the author of a new book ‘Menopause Yoga – A Holistic Guide To Supporting Women On Their Menopause Journey’

This month we speak to Caroline Keatinge, a registered nutritionist and menopause expert. For Menopause Awareness month, Caroline unpacks how transitioning through menopause is a balance of support, adapt, influence and self. When I look at how to support women through the menopausal transition – from early perimenopause to post menopause I was struck by

This month we speak to Andrew Petrou, a practising Osteopath and registered Dietary Counsellor based in London. Andrew has over 10 years of experience working in the health and fitness industry, this month he shares some expert advice and understanding of the importance of diet, exercise, and mental health, during menopause. Diet A high-fat, low-fiber

This month we talk to Maryon Stewart, a world-renowned healthcare expert who is referred to as the Pioneer of the Natural Menopause Movement. With falling levels of oestrogen, peri-menopause and menopause can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. The side effects of menopause can be uncomfortable, but the good news is

This month we talk to Dinah Siman – Pilates, yoga and meditation teacher. From her extensive studies and 20+ years teaching experience, Dinah is a strong advocate in helping women who are experiencing menopause. Menopause Pilates is a bespoke approach for perimenopausal and menopausal women. My fun, yet highly effective methodology fills the void that

Thriving together at midlife This month we chat to Katie Day, a Director of RDP International Ltd (www.rdp-int.com) and runs workshops for women on the menopause. What is midlife and when does it occur? The ‘Second Spring’ (as it is known in Asia) and ‘The age of renewal’ (as it has just been officially named

This month we talk to Samantha Marcus, menopause professional, personal trainer and nutritional coach.  For most women heading into their ‘middle years’ can be a challenging time physically and emotionally. Hormones start to fluctuate, joints become stiff and achy plus there are obvious signs of weight gain around our abdomen called visceral fat. Generally we tend to