Mad With The Menopause

In today’s episode, I am speaking with Libby Stevenson, a wellbeing practitioner and a certified pregnancy, postnatal and menopause yoga teacher.

Libby’s lived experience of navigating each stage without support and knowledge motivated her to empower women physically, mentally and emotionally with yoga, science-based information, therapeutic wellbeing and women’s circle discussions so that they are better equipped to face the challenges at each stage in a positive and healthier way. 

 

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Introduction

00:11 - Journey into Women's Wellness

03:45 - The Impact of Yoga on Life Changes

07:58 - Navigating Empty Nest Syndrome

08:28 - Finding Purpose in Yoga Teaching

09:54 - Transitioning to Online Yoga Classes

11:06 - The Holistic Approach to Women's Health

11:32 - Benefits of Yoga During Menopause

16:09 - Embracing Change: The Menopausal Journey

19:21 - Meditation and Mindfulness in Yoga

22:19 - Getting Started with Yoga

24:54 - Exploring Different Yoga Styles

28:00 - Connecting with the Right Yoga Community

 

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Website:  https://libbystevensonwellbeing.com/

Instagram:  @libbystevenson.wellbeing

 

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

 

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Sharon Pendlington is a Menopause and Nervous System Specialist with a decade of clinical experience helping women to navigate the menopause transition, with less stress and more confidence.

Sharon specialises in supporting people in midlife to sleep through the night again, stabilise their mood, and restore their sharp mental clarity. She's the founder of the 90-Day Perimenopause Nervous System Reset group program, and she works with organisations to create menopause-inclusive workplaces.

 

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Introduction to Menopause Conversations

02:28 - Sharon's Personal Journey with Menopause

05:20 - The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Symptoms

08:12 - The Importance of Community and Shared Experiences

10:40 - Developing a Mindfulness Program for Women

13:28 - Practical Tips for Starting Mindfulness

15:53 - Connecting with Sharon and Resources for Women

18:30 - Final Thoughts on Self-Care and Menopause

 

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Want to know your Perimenopause Archetype and start feeling better today?

Take the 3-minute Perimenopause Archetype Quiz

Website: https://www.sharonpendlington.com/

Instagram: @sharonpendlington

 

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

 

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Hayley is the founder of The Promise Method, a 66-day daily self-trust practice for capable midlife women whose body no longer tolerates the pace they’ve lived at for years.

After her body finally stopped tolerating a lifetime of pushing through, Hayley began keeping one tiny daily promise to herself – a practice she has kept for more than 875 days now. What started as survival, slowly became a method for rebuilding safety, self-trust and connection inside the body.

Through honest conversations about midlife, nervous system overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and hidden cost of always being the capable one, Haley helps women recognise that they are not broken, their body is simply no longer willing to keep overriding itself to survive.

Her work is grounded in lived experience rather than performance, helping women move from survival mode toward safety, through tiny repeatable daily actions their body does not resist.

 

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage

00:12 - The Birth of The Promise Method

02:30 - Navigating Health Anxiety and Self-Discovery

05:30 - Understanding the Method: Building Habits

07:39 - The Journey of Self-Trust and Movement

11:29 - Permission to Prioritize Self-Care

13:22 - Family Dynamics and Personal Growth

15:09 - Navigating Emotional Conversations

16:22 - Understanding Beliefs and Emotions

17:15 - The Importance of Sharing Experiences

18:03 - Overcoming Information Overload

18:51 - Listening to Your Body

20:17 - Finding Movement That Resonates

23:19 - Recognizing the Need for Self-Care

24:42 - The Impact of Women's Health Awareness

25:48 - Embracing New Opportunities

28:13 - The Power of Kindness and Community

31:01 - Authenticity in Sharing Your Journey

32:59 - Trusting Your Intuition

 

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Website: www.thepromisemethod.co.uk

Instagram:  @thepromisemethod

 

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

 

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Georgina is the founder of Purpl, a UK platform helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions save money and access meaningful support. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ADHD, she understands first-hand the financial and everyday challenges her community faces. She launched Purpl to make life more affordable and less isolating by combining hundreds of brand offers,  with community support and the Purpl Grant Fund. Georgina focuses on driving real impact beyond discounts by working with brands to create meaningful change.

 

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Journey to Diagnosis: Georgina's Story

02:04 - Connecting ADHD, MS, and Hormones

05:02 - Managing Symptoms: A Holistic Approach

08:01 - The Birth of Purpl: Supporting the Disabled Community

10:29 - Building a Community: Resources and Support

13:10 - Future Plans: Expanding Purpl's Impact

16:16 - Finding Joy: Personal Life and Hobbies

 

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Website:  https://www.purpldiscounts.com/

Instagram:  @purpldiscounts

Socials @purpldiscounts across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube

 

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

 

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Adele Wimsett is a Women’s Health Practitioner specialising in ADHD and perimenopause. Adele supports women whose mood, cognition, menstrual cycle symptoms and nervous system become increasingly dysregulated during hormonal transition, helping them understand what’s happening in their bodies and make informed, consent-led decisions about hormone support. Her work is hormone-literate, neurodivergent-informed, and grounded in education rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.

 

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Introduction

00:21 - Adele's Journey into Women's Health

03:36 - The Impact of Hormones on ADHD

07:05 - Stress and the Modern Woman's Experience

11:31 - Neurodivergent Women and Burnout

13:52 - Exploring HRT and Its Implications

15:28 - How to Work with Adele

17:46 - Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

21:52 - Final Thoughts and Pearls of Wisdom

 

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Website:  https://harmoniseyou.co.uk/

Instagram:  @adele_wimsett

 

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

 

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com