WARNING: The topic of child loss is discussed Sarah Newman is a Cancer & Exercise specialist and Breast Cancer Rehab Coach. Sarah founded her company Get Me Back to offer specialist fitness training for women affected by cancer. Experiencing first-hand the benefits exercise had on her own cancer recovery, she wanted to create an accessible place where women could feel safe and empowered exercising following their diagnosis. She aims to provide clear and specialist advice for those in need, offering a positive place to share experiences, and regain body confidence ..read more

https://healthinmenopause.co.uk/Dr Alison Macbeth is a Breast Speciality Doctor in an NHS Breast Unit in Glasgow and is passionate about meeting the often overlooked needs of women in all stages of treatment and recovery from breast cancer, and also those with a high-risk family history of breast cancer. She was inspired to start a menopause clinic within her NHS breast unit after seeing patients who were now cancer-free but were suffering greatly from the menopausal side effects of treatment. She believes all women, including those treated for breast cancer, deserve access to high-quality, e ..read more

Dr Sunila Prasad is a Paediatric doctor and having seen where alternative medical approaches can complement conventional treatment, she trained in Acupuncture. Her experience in the NHS, alongside her training in Acupuncture, enables her to treat patients through a truly holistic lens. She holds additional competencies in facial enhancement acupuncture, pregnancy, fertility and menopause. She also lectures at the City College of Acupuncture in London where she trained. ​ Dr Sunila says 'My role will be to support and encourage you to feel empowered on your health journey. Chinese medicine vie ..read more

The Knowledge is an inclusive women’s health guide from a female GP, women’s health care specialist, educator, campaigner, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif. Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women’s health and family planning with over 16 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She is based in Buckinghamshire and is able to consult fluently with patients in Urdu and Punjabi. Dr Nighatis a medical educator and provides teaching to local trainee GPs as well as at national and international conferences. Dr Nighat was nominated for the National ..read more

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Ali Rismani about the overall risk of blood clots, the risk with HRT and how to reduce your risk of blood clots. Dr Rismani is a Consultant Haematologist and clinical Lead for haematology based in London. He graduated from Imperial College Medical School in 2001, completing his specialist haematology training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge and University College London Hospitals. He is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London (UCL). Dr Rismani specialises in the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and general haematology ..read more

Dr Helen Douglas is an author, editor and advocate. Helen spent 20 years in academia before a challenging surgical menopause at the age of 41 prompted a change in career. Helen writes on subjects society typically prefers to ignore, including menopause, adverse childhood experiences, and shame. Helen is founder of the Dignified Menopause initiative, co-founder at the Menopause Inclusion Collective, and a trustee and volunteer at Menopause Café. Helen describes herself as a slow runner, medium paced indoor-rower, and she lives in deepest Scotland with a bear called Willoughby. In her spare time ..read more

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Alexandra & Sjanie about Menstrual Cycle Awareness, getting 'fit' for menopause and the positivity of this transition. Their recently published book Wise Power champions the brilliance of menopause and how it holds the key for awakening and instating women leaders of the future. They discuss how it is time to redefine menopause and how this pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health condition and can be an opportunity yo illuminate the power and potential it offers. Pioneers of the menstruality revolution and the founders of Red School, A ..read more

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Sarah Glynne about the link between link between Covid-19 and female hormones. Sarah graduated from Imperial College in 1999 and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2002 and then switched to general practice, becoming a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2006. In 2016 she completed a Master of Science degree in allergy. She has been developing an interest in the menopause since 2018 and is on the Advisory Board, as well as the Editorial Board, of the Newson Health Menopause Society. She is particularly inter ..read more

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Tracee Stanley, the bestselling author of Radiant Rest and Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle. A spiritual teacher for over two decades, Tracee weaves a sacred alchemy of Yoga Nidra, self-inquiry, meditation, ancestor reverence, Tantra, and devotion to create spaciousness for clarity, inner wisdom, and the innate luminosity that is the source of our true power. Tracee is currently writing her second book for Shambhala Publications which will be released in 2023. Yoga Nidra can be an invaluable tool to invite deep rest and relaxation into your life and in turn ..read more

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Nicki Williams award winning nutritionist, author, speaker and a leading expert in women’s health and hormones. She is the founder of Happy Hormones for Life. Her book It’s not you, it’s your hormones; The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc covers everything from oestrogen, cortisol, thyroid and insulin to the liver and gut as well as diet and lifestyle. After failing to find any medical help for her health issues herself in her early 40’s, Nicki discovered that she could turn things around using diet, lifestyle and ..read more