Effin Hormones
Helen, Emma, Terri and Beena
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Series 2 Opener: Straight Outta Lockdown
Effin Hormones
10/20/21 • 46 min
"I feel like I've got a private drug dealer! I got a higher dosage of oestrogen.
And then I said, maybe I should try some testosterone as well? She said, okay."
The Effin Hormones gang returns to talk perimenopause and menopause - with no taboos!
Join host Emma Goswell as she's joined by pals Helen Brown , Beena Khetani and Terri Sweeney for more sweary, sweaty and supportive chat about peri and meno.
Has Emma managed to get any sleep?
Do Helen or Beena have any clue what's going on, or have they completely succumbed to brain fog?
and - is Terri still insisting on having Enya on the Effin Hormones Spotify playlist?!
Find out in this episode, the start of a new series, full of information and fun with a slight tinge of chaos... much like mid life itself.
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What's Better Help, we hear you cry?! It’s online therapy. Better Help matches you to one of 32 thousand licensed therapists, based on your location and your preferences. You can then access therapy from your laptop or your phone Effin Hormones listeners get 10% off their first month by heading to: betterhelp.com/effinhormones
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Effin Hormones Returns with Dr Louise Newson!
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10/12/22 • 51 min
"Everyone should be able to get their hormones back on the NHS shouldn't they?"
Dr Louise Newson is the UK's leading voice on menopause and perimenopause. Seven years ago, she set up a private clinic because she'd heard from so many women who were being offered antidepressants for their menopause, instead of HRT.
Louise hadn't wanted to go down the private route - she had found that was her only option. Her aim, at first, was to be able to help a few people, but word spread and now her clinics see over 4000 women a month.
Since then, she's set up the Balance website and app, specifically to help women who can't afford to go private, and she's set up The Menopause Charity, which is all about working with healthcare professionals and individuals, to help them through menopause too.
The Effin Hormones gang discover what prompted Louise to campaign so passionately for an evidence based approach to the treatment of menopause, and how she managed to miss her own symptoms! Louise also answers questions from Effin Hormones listeners. You'll learn a heck of a lot in this episode, and hopefully find some inspiration too.
Louise cites some research papers, which you can access here:
Menopause and cardiovascular disease
Menopausal hormone therapy: why we should no longer be afraid of the breast cancer risk
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I’ll Have What She’s Having
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07/21/21 • 42 min
'We should be able to access hormones over the counter'!
"It should be as simple as a quick appointment with the GP, collect your prescription and start your hormone replenishment programme, as I call it."
Collette Walsh is a journalist who specialises in women's issues, she’s also trained in holistic therapy, yoga and IFS psychotherapy. She's got a lot to say about a woman's right to choose when it comes to treatment for peri and menopause.
You'll hear about Collette's experiences of accessing HRT abroad, and what she thinks about the rise of so called "meno power"
Plus you'll hear about the incredible affect testosterone has had on her strength, her mood, and - yes her libido!
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What's Better Help, we hear you cry?! It’s online therapy. Better Help matches you to one of 32 thousand licensed therapists, based on your location and your preferences. You can then access therapy from your laptop or your phone Effin Hormones listeners get 10% off their first month by heading to: betterhelp.com/effinhormones
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Perimenopause With Totes Inappropes
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06/30/21 • 34 min
What's the best way to cope with peri menopause? The Effin Hormones gang are big fans of connecting with other people who are going through the same thing. Swapping stories helps you realise that you haven't made it all up - these symptoms really do exist and other people get them too.
Bringing people together to swap stories is just what blogger 'Totes Inappropes' has done too; with her Facebook group for peri menopausal women, called 'Totes Merry Peri". It's got over 20 thousand members, who are all more than happy to have a good swear and a joke about it all too at times.
You'll hear how Totes' anger and disappointment after a difficult visit to the doctors, ended up in something really positive, that's helped loads of women.
You'll also hear about Totes favourite sport - wironing. You'll have to listen to find out what that is! You'll also hear - loudly - from her pug dog Trevor.
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Effin Hormones, the perimenopause podcast!
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06/08/21 • 1 min
Struggling with your Effin Hormones? You're in the right place.
Emma Goswell, Helen Brown, Beena Khetani and Terri Sweeney are four mates who all hit their 40s and thought "What the HECK is happening to me? And why the HECK didn't anyone tell me about perimenopause? And - how long is this going to take before I finally hit menopause??"
So - they're talking about it. A LOT. It's going to be sweary, it's going to be sweaty and it's definitely going to be supportive. And they're going to have as much of a laugh as possible, given that this time of life can be TOUGH.
Come and join the gang!
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Show Me The Meno
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07/14/21 • 44 min
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Kate Muir - Why Granny Orcas Are Badass
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01/19/22 • 65 min
Kate Muir is the journalist who brought you the TV documentary "Davina McCall: Sex Myths and the Menopause", in summer 2021. That TV programme had a huge impact on breaking down taboos when it came to talking about menopause and perimenopause.
Kate and the Effin Hormones gang discuss that documentary, her next documentary with Davina McCall, and her new book, which is called "Everything You Need To Know About Menopause (But Were Too Frightened To Ask!)". Plus you'll get to find out exactly why Granny Orcas really are badass.
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What's Better Help, we hear you cry?! It’s online therapy. Better Help matches you to one of 32 thousand licensed therapists, based on your location and your preferences. You can then access therapy from your laptop or your phone Effin Hormones listeners get 10% off their first month by heading to: betterhelp.com/effinhormones
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This Is Why I Speak About Menopause
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07/28/21 • 62 min
"I'm sitting at my kitchen table, hot flushing...traumatised.”
Karen Arthur began speaking out about her health and wellbeing after the murder of George Floyd in summer 2020. She'd been struggling with all kinds of menopausal symptoms and was traumatised by the news. As the Black Lives Matter movement grew, it led Karen to ask,
‘How are other Black menopausal women coping with seeing people who look like me, being killed? How are they coping with that on top of menopausal symptoms and Covid?’
So - Karen started her own podcast, Menopause Whilst Black. It's a wise, supportive, illuminating series. The Effin Hormones gang love it.
Listen to Karen discuss her career as a fashion designer and how she recovered from a breakdown - or ‘breakthrough’ as she now views it. We also discuss Karen’s contribution to 'Sex Myths and the Menopause', the recent Channel 4 documentary presented by Davina McCall which has helped ignite the peri- and menopause conversation in the UK.
It's the final episode in this first series - thanks for listening! The Effin Hormones gang will be back!
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Effin Hormones is sponsored by Better Help
What's Better Help, we hear you cry?! It’s online therapy. Better Help matches you to one of 32 thousand licensed therapists, based on your location and your preferences. You can then access therapy from your laptop or your phone Effin Hormones listeners get 10% off their first month by heading to: betterhelp.com/effinhormones
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You're Not On Your Own - With Sue Devaney
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07/07/21 • 51 min
The actor Sue Devaney has starred in some of the UK's biggest TV shows, from Casualty and Dinnerladies, to Coronation Street.
But when peri menopause hit, she had to stop everything.
Sue's really come through it, but she's come out the other side and has a wise, positive and inspirational story to tell you.
The Effin Hormones gang also get the lowdown on collagen and find out what you can do to get the spring in your skin back.
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The Rundown With Louise Minchin
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02/01/23 • 51 min
Without Louise Minchin, there would be no Effin Hormones!
Louise is a TV presenter, journalist and author. She's well known in the UK for being one of the presenters of BBC Breakfast, a job she’d had for years until announcing her departure in 2021.
Louise was holding down that high profile job while going through perimenopause. At the time, she kept asking the production team to cover menopause - because she knew it would get a big response from viewers. In the end, her producer decided to cover it - for a whole week! Louise told her story as a part of it. Louise's openness had a huge impact on both the audience - and producer Helen, who came up with the idea for Effin Hormones after seeing the impact that BBC Breakfast’s Menopause Week was having.
You'll hear all about that, plus you'll find out why Louise is so passionate that women experiencing menopause get the right information and support. Hopefully you'll also get some inspiration on taking up sport too. Louise credits her new passion with getting her through some trying times.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Effin Hormones have?
Effin Hormones currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Effin Hormones cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Effin Hormones?
The episode title 'You're Not On Your Own - With Sue Devaney' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Effin Hormones?
The average episode length on Effin Hormones is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Effin Hormones released?
Episodes of Effin Hormones are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Effin Hormones?
The first episode of Effin Hormones was released on Jun 8, 2021.
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