My menopause is like whispers and shouts...sometimes it's like a whirlwind!
02/02/23 • 59 min
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Marilyn Fontaine (MJ) who is a formally trainer lecturer and NLP practioner. She is now an Artist, a trauma informed life coach specialising in helping creative trailblazers reach their infinite potential. MJ is the youngest in a big family of women of Dominican and Guadeloupean descent. Very much in touch with her bodily changes MJ talks openly about the many remedies she has tried to care for her menopause experience, some with varying degress of success and always with a disarming humour and self-knowledge. MJ is an OG on the London skating scene and it was great to hear her champion this other side to her creativity, espeically from an older womans perspective.
Notes: Serenity cream - natural progesterone. PLEASE consult your doctor first.
Louise Hay - You can heal your life.
Dr Becky Astro-physicist.
Socials: @MJFontaine Website: www.mjfontaine.co.uk
The Joy Retreat Barbados in May 2023. for Black women experiencing any stage of menopause. To join the 2024 wait list email [email protected] . We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own.
Edits: Beyongolia Artwork: Martine Mbala Music: Audiobinger Follow @Menopausewhilstblack on socials . Dance to our Spotify playlist featuring guests fave tunes. Email [email protected] to say hi or if you'd like to find out more on how to sponsor an episode. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on this platform so that we can reach the people who need to hear us.
Be gentle with yourself ok? x
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Marilyn Fontaine (MJ) who is a formally trainer lecturer and NLP practioner. She is now an Artist, a trauma informed life coach specialising in helping creative trailblazers reach their infinite potential. MJ is the youngest in a big family of women of Dominican and Guadeloupean descent. Very much in touch with her bodily changes MJ talks openly about the many remedies she has tried to care for her menopause experience, some with varying degress of success and always with a disarming humour and self-knowledge. MJ is an OG on the London skating scene and it was great to hear her champion this other side to her creativity, espeically from an older womans perspective.
Notes: Serenity cream - natural progesterone. PLEASE consult your doctor first.
Louise Hay - You can heal your life.
Dr Becky Astro-physicist.
Socials: @MJFontaine Website: www.mjfontaine.co.uk
The Joy Retreat Barbados in May 2023. for Black women experiencing any stage of menopause. To join the 2024 wait list email [email protected] . We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own.
Edits: Beyongolia Artwork: Martine Mbala Music: Audiobinger Follow @Menopausewhilstblack on socials . Dance to our Spotify playlist featuring guests fave tunes. Email [email protected] to say hi or if you'd like to find out more on how to sponsor an episode. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on this platform so that we can reach the people who need to hear us.
Be gentle with yourself ok? x
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I scored top marks on my ADHD test! Where's MY Lollipop?
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Jay Emme (pronounced ‘M’) . Jay is a Wedding cellist, Cello Coach and ADHD Life Coach based in Warwickshire. Jamaican diasporic, 44 year old Jay received a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) fairly recently. She talks us through this experience coupled with a realisation that she was going through peri-menopause in her late thirties, earlier than expected. Jay is funny and sweary. Buckle up!
Notes: Period Cycle Tracker Clue.
Socials: @Cosmicgirlie Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Join us on The Joy Retreat Barbados in May 2023. for Black women experiencing any stage of menopause. Doors close on 31st January 2023. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own.
Edits: Beyongolia Artwork: Martine Mbala Music: Audiobinger Follow @Menopausewhilstblack on socials . Dance to our Spotify playlist featuring guests fave tunes. Email [email protected] to say hi or if you'd like to find out more on how to sponsor an episode. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on this platform so that we can reach the people who need to hear us.
Be gentle with yourself ok? x
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Mother and Daughters Chat! On Moving Into Womanhood, Mental Health and Menopause.
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her two daughters! Kareem Arthur is a London based writer and a mother. Maheni Arthur is a Scriptwriter, Poet and Creative also living in London, UK. This nourishing intergenerational chat drops some insightful diamonds on growing into women, mental wellbeing and preparing for the future changes to come. They share honest thoughts on how they experienced their mothers transiton as well as how they advocate for themselves and their bodies. Kareem is honest about setting boundaries. Maheni talks truths on the importance of creativity in achieving life balnce.
Notes:
Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause x Kindra. Conversation and Journal cards: Say More
Her Blood is Gold by Lara Owen
Socials: Instagram @Kalaurenarthur
Instagram @maheniarthur Medium Maheni.K.Arthur
We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own.
Join the wait list for The Joy Retreat Barbados in May 2024. for Black women experiencing any stage of menopause. Email [email protected]
Edits: Beyongolia Artwork: Martine Mbala Music: Audiobinger Follow @Menopausewhilstblack on socials . Dance to our Spotify playlist featuring guests fave tunes. Email [email protected] to say hi or if you'd like to find out more on how to sponsor an episode. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on this platform so that we can reach the people who need to hear us.
Be gentle with yourself ok? x
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