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    • Flexibility in Insurance and Self-Care, Menopause EducationFlexible insurance plans offer budget-friendly coverage for medical, vision, dental, and more. Self-care solutions like Olive and June provide flexibility for achieving salon-quality manicures at home. Menopause education is essential for being prepared for this unavoidable stage in a woman's life.

      Flexibility is important in various aspects of life, whether it's for our insurance coverage or our self-care routines. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Plans offer flexible and budget-friendly coverage for medical, vision, dental, and more. Meanwhile, Olive and June provides a flexible solution for achieving salon-quality manicures at home. As for menopause, it's an unavoidable stage in a woman's life that brings about various changes. Despite being an expert in well-being, Liz Earle admitted she had limited knowledge about menopause when she experienced it herself. She encourages everyone, regardless of age or current experience, to educate themselves about menopause and its symptoms to be better prepared. Flexibility in insurance and self-care, as well as knowledge about menopause, contribute to overall well-being and quality of life.

    • Understanding Menopause and PerimenopauseMenopause is a natural stage of life with hormonal changes leading to symptoms, impacting home and work. Perimenopause is a challenging phase, and open conversations and support are crucial for navigating it with confidence.

      The menopause is a natural yet often underdiscussed and undersupported stage in a woman's life. It's a time of hormonal change that can lead to various symptoms, and while it affects almost all women, there seems to be a lack of resources and open conversations about it. Perimenopause, the time leading up to the end of periods, is a particularly challenging phase for many women, and it's essential to be aware of the symptoms and available treatments. The menopause can impact women's lives at home and work, and it's crucial to support each other and care for the carers during this transition. By understanding the menopause and perimenopause, we can better equip ourselves and those around us to navigate this stage with confidence and ease.

    • Understanding Menopause's Impact on Mood and Daily LifeMenopause causes various symptoms beyond hot flashes and weight gain, impacting mood and daily life. Hormone Replacement Therapy and non-hormonal treatments, along with lifestyle changes, can help manage symptoms.

      Menopause, a natural stage in a woman's life, can cause various symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, and sleepless nights due to fluctuating hormone levels. These symptoms, even without the presence of hot flashes or weight gain, can significantly impact daily life. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), derived from natural sources, is a widely available and effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. It is safer than many believe and can alleviate symptoms, including osteoporosis. Non-hormonal and complementary treatments, along with lifestyle changes and increased awareness, can also help manage menopause symptoms. It's crucial to keep the lines of communication open, share experiences, and seek advice from healthcare professionals. Menopause does not have to be feared or dreaded; instead, it can be embraced with knowledge, understanding, and the right resources.

    • Breaking the silence around menopauseAcknowledging and addressing menopause symptoms earlier can lead to a happier, healthier, and more productive transition into this new stage of life. Societal norms surrounding menopause need to change to reduce stigma and improve overall experience for women.

      The stigma surrounding menopause and its symptoms is a major hindrance to women's quality of life during this natural process. While monthly periods are openly discussed and portrayed positively in Western society, menopause and its symptoms are often kept secret, ignored, or not recognized. This attitude can lead to suffering needlessly for years, as some symptoms can last a decade or more. It's essential to acknowledge and address these symptoms earlier rather than later to ensure a happy, healthy, and productive transition into this new stage of life. Additionally, there are resources available to help manage menopause symptoms, such as telehealth providers and insurance plans. Let's challenge the societal norms and start having open conversations about menopause to reduce the stigma and improve the overall experience for women during this time.

    • Menopause: Beyond Fertility and DeclineMenopause is a natural part of life, not a sign of decline, and older women can be symbols of beauty and sex appeal. Hormone replacement therapy can help manage symptoms, but risks should be considered. The menopause process can last for decades, so being informed and prepared is essential.

      Menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, and it doesn't equate to an end to confidence, happiness, or attractiveness. Many women experience few or no symptoms and continue to thrive in their personal and professional lives. The 21st century's societal pressure to equate youth with beauty is a misconception. Older women, including those in the menopausal and post-menopausal stages, can be sex symbols and symbols of beauty. The menopause marks the end of menstruation and the decline of hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which have various roles in the body beyond fertility. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can help replace declining hormones, but it's important to be aware of potential risks and benefits. The menopause process, which includes perimenopause, can last for decades, so being informed and prepared is essential.

    • Understanding Hormonal Changes During Menopause and HRTMenopause causes hormonal imbalance, HRT using body-identical hormones can ease symptoms, risks of breast cancer with HRT have been overstated, testosterone is vital for women, and it's crucial to consult a doctor for personalized advice.

      During menopause, natural hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start to decline, leading to various symptoms. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) using body-identical hormones can help alleviate these symptoms, but it's crucial to consult a doctor for personalized advice. Contrary to popular belief, the risks of breast cancer associated with HRT have been exaggerated in many cases. Testosterone, a hormone often associated with males, is also essential for women as they produce three times as much testosterone as estrogen before menopause. It contributes to maintaining muscle and bone mass, improving mood, energy, and concentration. However, like other hormones, testosterone levels decline with age, and some GPs prescribe it to women with low levels. Remember, it's essential to discuss HRT with a trusted healthcare professional for a well-informed decision.

    • Exploring the Complex World of Hormonal HealthStay informed about hormonal health through podcasts, newsletters, and free resources. Prioritize self-care, connect with others, and consider flexible health insurance options.

      The topic of hormonal health is vast and complex, and there is always more to explore and learn. The host, Lizzelle Well-being, plans to delve deeper into specific subjects like testosterone, perimenopause, and early onset menopause, and encourages listeners to sign up for the podcast and newsletter to stay informed. The importance of community and sharing experiences was also emphasized, as well as the availability of free resources such as podcast notes, video clips, and a health monitoring litter for cats called Pretty Litter. Despite the changing times and new technologies, the need for health insurance remains constant, and UnitedHealthcare TriTerm Medical Plans offer flexible, budget-friendly coverage for those in between jobs or during open enrollment periods. Overall, the message is to stay informed, take care of one's health, and be prepared for the unexpected.

    • UnitedHealthcare's TriTerm Medical plans: Flexible and budget-friendly coverage for extended periodsUnitedHealthcare's TriTerm Medical plans offer flexible, budget-friendly health insurance coverage lasting nearly three years in some states. They provide peace of mind with coverage for various medical needs.

      UnitedHealthcare TriTerm Medical plans, underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, provide flexible and budget-friendly health insurance coverage that lasts for nearly three years in some states. These plans can be an excellent option for those in need of health insurance for an extended period but may not be able to afford more traditional long-term plans. The plans offer coverage for various medical needs, giving peace of mind to individuals and families during uncertain times. To learn more about these plans and their availability in your area, visit uhone.com.

    Recent Episodes from The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

    Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin

    Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin

    With more than half of women experiencing at least one urinary tract infection in their lifetime, Liz chats to urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin to reveal why UTIs must be taken more seriously.


    Rachel shares the realities of how dangerous UTIs can be, plus how the lack of knowledge on this common infection is just another example of medical misogyny.


    Rachel talks Liz through the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and how vaginal oestrogen could be lifesaving.


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    Get fit in just 11 minutes, with Lavina Mehta

    Get fit in just 11 minutes, with Lavina Mehta

    Struggle to find the time to fit in your workouts? Award-winning personal trainer Lavina Mehta joins Liz to share how you can get fit with just 11 minutes of exercise every day.


    Lavina talks Liz through exercise ‘snacking’ and why this can be a better approach for midlife women, plus why we should exercise for sanity not vanity and prioritise strength over cardio. Liz and Lavina also reveal a simple trick to help mitigate glucose spikes after meals, and try out a live exercise snacking session.


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    Finding love online in midlife, with Garance Doré

    Finding love online in midlife, with Garance Doré

    Have you ever used dating apps or websites? Beauty brand founder and author Garance Doré joins Liz to chat about how they both found love in the digital landscape. Garance reveals why she doesn’t fear heartbreak, and how our parents’ behaviour often influences our own with our partners.


    Liz and Garance also talk through their experiences of being in relationships with a significant age gap, and how this affects their perception of their own ageing bodies.


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    Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? – with Johann Hari

    Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? – with Johann Hari

    Can a 'magic pill' can fix the obesity epidemic - or are we creating even more problems? Author Johann Hari joins Liz on this podcast to discuss the benefits - and 12 potential risks - of new weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic.


    Johann reveals his motivations to use weight loss drugs personally, plus talks through shocking statistics on the realities of being overweight on our health.


    He also shares some of the positive effects that may come with these anti-obesity drugs beyond fat loss, along with the risks - including malnutrition and eating disorders.


    Meanwhile, Liz questions the true cost to our health here and whether we’re opening a Pandora’s box of unknown adverse effects when considering these drugs.


    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bad language and frank chat about suicide, sexual assault, and eating disorders, so please take care while listening.


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    Why your UTIs keep coming back, with Dr Kate Stephens

    Why your UTIs keep coming back, with Dr Kate Stephens

    Do you struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Dr Kate Stephens, a doctor of microbiology specialising in the human microbiome, joins Liz to share how we can better support our vaginal microbiome and avoid recurring UTIs.


    In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Optibac, Kate and Liz discuss the common causes of UTIs and why perimenopause and menopause often leave us more vulnerable to them.


    Liz and Kate talk through the best bacteria strains for intimate health, and address old wives’ tales - like whether cranberry juice can fight a UTI.


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    Are we too shy of the sun? - with Dr Leland Stillman

    Are we too shy of the sun? - with Dr Leland Stillman

    Have we become too shy of the sun or are we right to be extra cautious? Dr Leland Stillman joins Liz to share why he believes current advice about sun exposure is only skin deep.


    Leland discusses his perspective on how light impacts our eyes and our overall wellbeing, and Liz questions whether we can really avoid damaging our skin when seeking more sunlight.


    Leland shares how he keeps his skin safe in the sun plus how light may impact the gut, while Liz asks whether a vitamin D supplement is the same as getting it from light itself.


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    Healthy fats, weight loss and ‘reversing’ diabetes, with Eric Edmeades

    Healthy fats, weight loss and ‘reversing’ diabetes, with Eric Edmeades

    You’ve likely heard of pre-diabetes. But what about post-diabetes? Serial entrepreneur and Wild Fit founder Eric Edmeades joins Liz to share why we need to change our approach to type 2 diabetes - along with the practical changes needed to reverse it.


    Liz and Eric discuss why we should view type 2 diabetes as more of an injury rather than a disease with a life-long sentence, plus why it’s important to distinguish between pre- and post-diabetic in healthcare plans.


    They also cover the benefits of ketosis and autophagy, the importance of cutting down on sugar for our health, and other lifestyle changes that we can make to cut the risk of pre-diabetes.


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    Is mould sabotaging your health? - with Dr John Kim

    Is mould sabotaging your health? - with Dr John Kim

    Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health.


    Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years.


    John and Liz also cover how to avoid mould getting inside food - such as coffee and grains - why juice cleanses can't actually detox the body effectively, and other endocrine disruptors that may be lurking in our homes.


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    Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford

    Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford

    With one in 11 people currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease.


    Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's.


    Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline.


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    What are your dreams trying to tell you? With Dr Rahul Jandial

    What are your dreams trying to tell you? With Dr Rahul Jandial

    How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you.


    Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day.


    The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our dreams, and whether doctors can use our dreams as diagnostic tools.


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    Related Episodes

    189 - Joeli Brearley from Pregnant Then Screwed

    189 - Joeli Brearley from Pregnant Then Screwed

    Two important issues for women come together in this episode of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast featuring guest Joeli Brearley. Joeli founded the charity Pregnant Then Screwed after she was fired from her job the day after telling her employers she was pregnant. Joeli wanted to create a space for others to share their stories of discrimination at work, which quickly grew into Pregnant Then Screwed, a charity dedicated to ending the motherhood penalty and campaigning for change.

    Joeli shares a personal story of her own changing hormones in her late 30s; she recounts her struggle to be listened to by healthcare professionals and to find the right treatment for her symptoms that were exacerbated by progesterone intolerance.

    Joeli’s three tips for women who think they might be perimenopausal:

    1. Talk to other women, it’s a great way to find out really useful information
    2. Keep going and don’t give up. Trust in yourself and how you know you’re feeling. Keep pushing for what you feel you need.
    3. If you don’t feel well and feel like you’re going mad after having the Mirena coil fitted, tell your healthcare professional. You could have a sensitivity to the progestogen in it and there may be a better alternative method for you.

    For more about Joeli’s work and her books, visit pregnantthenscrewed.com

    Follow Pregnant Then Screwed on Instagram or Twitter.

    227 - Children and the menopause: the importance of talking

    227 - Children and the menopause: the importance of talking

    In this episode, Dr Louise speaks to the youngest of her three daughters, Lucy, about all things menopause. Lucy, 12, recalls making her mother an HRT tote bag when she was six, plus hiding in her room when there were arguments at home, when Dr Louise was struggling with her symptoms.

    Lucy shares her experience of having her mum in the public eye, gives Dr Louise sage advice for dealing with bullies and offers her views on why menopausal women need help to remain in the workplace. In a survey conducted for her book, Dr Louise discovered 75% of women had never discussed menopause in their home when they were growing up. Barriers included a lack of knowledge, embarrassment, lack of communication, being short on time and feelings of shame around the topic.

    While Lucy has had lots of conversations about the menopause at home, she reveals that school education on the subject was limited. But conversations with children about the menopause are important as they can help normalise it. 

    This World Menopause Month, help us start the most menopause conversations – ever. Everyone’s menopause is individual and to help others understand and manage their menopause, we must break taboos, educate and start the conversation.

    How to get involved

    1. Have a conversation about the menopause
    2. Log your conversation on the balance app or website
    3. Share that you’ve got involved by tagging us on social media, using the hashtag #PauseToTalk

    The Shift of the Industry with Jason Theoblad

    The Shift of the Industry with Jason Theoblad

    In this episode, your host William Grazione visits IFBB Pro Jason Theobald, owner of Scooby Prep.

    Jason specializes in contest prep while addressing metabolic issues with a functional nutrition approach. Today, William and Jason discuss the shift happening in the bodybuilding prep world when competitive athletes fail to respond appropriately to diet and training protocols. Jason details what led him to shift into guiding clients with a functional nutrition approach. 

    Other topics William and Jason go over include why reverse dieting is not enough for some clients when it comes to restoring metabolic health and training approaches for competitors post-show. They also touch on the importance of learning from failure and what interventions work quickest and  best for getting clients back to a healthy body after a bodybuilding competition.

    Ep 18: Optimize your hormones with Dr. Halie Schoff

    Ep 18: Optimize your hormones with Dr. Halie Schoff

    One of the questions most frequently asked of the Muscle Science for Women podcast hosts is around optimizing hormonal health as we age, so we can maximize muscle, minimize stress, and live vibrant, healthy lives. It's a complex topic, though, and one that requires more than one podcast episode to dive into!

    This week, Ashleigh chats with Dr. Halie Schoff, a licensed and practicing Functional Chiropractor, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Podcaster with a Master's in Applied Clinical Nutrition. She is a former collegiate athlete who has a passion for teaching people how to bridge the gap between fitness and holistic health. With a focus on women's hormones and gut health, Dr. Halie has worked with thousands of people all over the world to regain their health through lifestyle, optimal diet, movement, and functional practices. Learn more on her podcast, Podcast-Alpha Health + Wellness Radio, her instagram @drhalieschoff @alphahealthwellness, and her website, drhalieschoff.com

    They dive into topics like:

    - How to be healthy in our cortisol driven society;
    - How to optimize hormones for overall health;
    -The important hormones we're not paying attention to;
    -Adrenal health

    and more! If you have more questions or topic ideas for us, email musclescience4women@gmail.com.

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