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• Caring in Midlife: Managing the Emotional Load with Dr Sabina Brennan, Psychologist & Neuroscientist. S7. Ep 3.

  Caring responsibilities often fall heavily on women in midlife. You’re juggling work, family life, menopause — and now, the care of ageing parents or elderly relatives too. It’s a huge emotional and physical load, and it can take a real toll on your wellbeing.In this episode of The Happy Menopause, I’m joined by psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, author of Still Me, a compassionate, evidence-based guide for anyone caring for someone with dementia. But while dementia is a focus, the practical tips and emotional insights she shares apply to anyone caring for an elderly loved one.We discuss the emotional impact of caring, the early signs that someone might need more support, and how to communicate with empathy and confidence when things get difficult. Sabina explains why it’s so easy to lose yourself in the caring role and shares practical strategies to protect your own health, manage stress, and avoid burnout or compassion fatigue. We also talk about the guilt so many carers feel — and how to handle it in a constructive way — as well as her top tips for staying resilient and hopeful in the face of such a demanding role.If you’re caring for an elderly loved one in midlife, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and a wealth of practical advice to help you look after yourself while caring for someone else. 🎉 Win a free 1-hour menopause nutrition consultation with Jackie! Pre-order The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy and enter the prize draw. 👉 Click here to choose your retailer and upload your proof of purchase or visit my Instagram @wellwellwelluk for the link. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrition Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club at TheHappyMenopause.com for just £6 per month. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. It's available in all the usual places.

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• Midlife Style, Sorted! With Chantelle Znideric, Personal Stylist. S7. Ep 2.

  Feeling stuck in a style rut as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. Changing bodies and shifting skin tones can make getting dressed feel like a bit of a minefield, and before you know it, you’re hiding behind a sea of black, shapeless clothes.In this episode of The Happy Menopause, award-winning personal stylist Chantelle Znideric joins us to share her expert tips on what really works for midlife women. From finding the right colours to boosting body confidence and avoiding common style mistakes, Chantelle will help you rediscover your personal style and start loving your wardrobe again.Because the truth is, you can wear anything you like. It’s all about making fashion work for you. 🎉 Win a free 1-hour menopause nutrition consultation with Jackie! Pre-order The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy and enter the prize draw. 👉 Click here to choose your retailer and upload your proof of purchase or visit my Instagram @wellwellwelluk for the link. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrition Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club at TheHappyMenopause.com for just £6 per month. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. It's available in all the usual places.

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• Supplements in Menopause: What to Take, What to Avoid & How to Stay Safe. S7. Ep. 1.

  Nutritionist Jackie Lynch explains how to use supplements safely in menopause, covering multivitamins, minerals, omegas, probiotics, and essential tips.Supplements can be a minefield in menopause —in this solo episode, Jackie explains how to navigate them safely and effectively. Jackie stresses that a nutrient-rich, balanced diet is your foundation, but she also explains why getting every nutrient perfectly from food alone is harder than it sounds. Factors like stress, medications, alcohol, caffeine, depleted soil, and modern food storage all make it tricky to rely on diet alone — and that’s where supplements can be a helpful top-up.She covers when a multivitamin might help, and how to choose well-absorbed forms of micronutrients, so that you get the best value for money. Jackie also shares essential safety tips on dosage, timing, and interactions with medications, and highlights which supplements might not be suitable for certain health conditions.If you want clear, practical guidance to support your energy, bones, mood, and overall wellbeing, this episode gives you the expert advice you need to make informed choices as you navigate the supplement aisle.Show Noteshttps://viridian-nutrition.com/ https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/ https://www.bionutri.co.uk/https://www.biocare.co.uk/ https://www.bio-kult.com/https://www.optibacprobiotics.com/uk/ https://betteryou.com/https://www.pure-encapsulations.co.uk/ https://www.nordic.com/   🎉 Win a free 1-hour menopause nutrition consultation with Jackie! Pre-order The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy and enter the prize draw. 👉 Click here to choose your retailer and upload your proof of purchase or visit my Instagram @wellwellwelluk for the link. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrition Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club at TheHappyMenopause.com for just £6 per month. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. It's available in all the usual places.

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• Summer Update and a Little Something for You

  Season 6 is a wrap, and I wanted to say a big thank you for all your support, and share a quick summer update! In this mini bonus episode, I’m reflecting on how far the podcast has come, sharing some exciting news about my new book The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy, and letting you know how to enter a prize draw for a 1:1 menopause nutrition consultation with me. Plus, there's fresh new content every month over in The Happy Menopause Club, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 7.Get yourself a cold drink, put your feet up and have a listen, and I’ll see you in September!You can enter the prize draw here: https://bit.ly/40uNQEg or via my @wellwellwelluk Instagram bio.  🎉 Win a free 1-hour menopause nutrition consultation with Jackie! Pre-order The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy and enter the prize draw. 👉 Click here to choose your retailer and upload your proof of purchase or visit my Instagram @wellwellwelluk for the link. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrition Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club at TheHappyMenopause.com for just £6 per month. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. It's available in all the usual places.

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• Sew Your Way Through the Menopause with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh, Sewing Experts & Authors. S6. Ep 17.

  What do you do to relax? It’s a question I ask all the time in my nutrition clinic, because making time to decompress from the daily stresses and strains can have a profound effect on how you experience the menopause. And yet, you’d be surprised how often it’s met with a slightly awkward pause, as someone tries to remember the last time they consciously made space to relax.In this final episode of Season Six of The Happy Menopause, we’re exploring a wonderfully creative and therapeutic way to unwind: sewing. And yes, the health benefits are real, tangible, and backed by research.I’m joined by two inspiring women - Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh - experienced sewing and quilting teachers based in Yorkshire. They’re passionate about empowering women through creativity, one stitch at a time. Their new book, Menopause Makes, is packed with beginner-friendly projects designed to support your wellbeing during menopause. Tune in to find out how sewing could become your new secret weapon for self-care.If you’d like to find out more about Jenni and Kay’s online sewing workshops and books, you’ll find all the links in the show notes on the podcast page of my website: well-well-well.co.uk.And don’t forget to sign up for The Happy Menopause Club for bonus content, videos, articles, and my monthly nutrition Q&A, where you can ask me anything you like. It’s my favourite bit of the club and it’s all waiting for you at thehappymenopause.com.If you love The Happy Menopause, please tell your friends and family, and don’t forget to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. It makes a huge difference to the algorithms that decide whether more women get to find the show -  after all, every woman deserves to have a happy menopause! 🎉 Win a free 1-hour menopause nutrition consultation with Jackie! Pre-order The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy and enter the prize draw. 👉 Click here to choose your retailer and upload your proof of purchase or visit my Instagram @wellwellwelluk for the link. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrition Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club at TheHappyMenopause.com for just £6 per month. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. It's available in all the usual places.

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