Welcome to Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, the podcast where no topic is off-limits, and every conversation is served with honesty, humour, and heart.Hoste...
WKC Spill The Tea on: Exercise For Sanity Not Vanity with Lavina Mehta MBE, Wellness Coach. In our new podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change, so who better to talk to than today’s guest, Lavina Mehta MBE, better known as ‘Feel Good with Lavina’ she is a passionate advocate for women’s health, particularly in menopause.A Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mother of three, and author of, The Feel Good Fix, offering quick, fun and effective bitesize exercise, mind and lifestyle ‘snacks’ to make you feel good, both physically and mentally. Lavina champions the power of movement with her motto: ‘Exercise for Sanity, not Vanity.’ She has led the, Get UK Asians Fit! campaign, pioneered Exercise Snacking, and created inclusive workout programs for seniors, often alongside her 74-year-old mother-in-law.Join us as Lavina shares her expert insights on how movement and lifestyle shifts can help us embrace menopause with strength and confidence. We share another of our Bridget Jones’s moments on each other! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Lavina Mehta MBEBook: The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond. By Lavina Mehta MBE. Published Penguin Life [2024]W: www.feelgoodwithlavina.comI: @feelgoodwithlavinaYouTube: @feelgoodwithlavina#health #wellness #wellbeing #menopause #fitness #iwd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alcohol & Sobriety with Sarah Rusbatch
In our new podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is certainly helping to raise positive change, Sarah Rusbatch.She is a grey area drinking coach, a health and well-being coach and author of the transformative book, Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol Free.Sarah is a passionate advocate for living an alcohol-free life after embracing her own sobriety in 2019, we talk about the PR and marketing surrounding drinking that is specifically targeted at women and how we can break societal expectations of grey area drinking. Sarah specialises in menopause and drinking and we discuss why in menopause alcohol is not always our friend.It's a chat brimming with fun and openness and Sarah has so much wisdom to impart. We continue our chat about our Bridget Jones’s moments and read out some from our collective, that are not to be missed. There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Sarah Rusbatch:Book: Beyond Booze: How to create a life you love alcohol-free. Murdoch Books 2024W: www.sarahrusbatch.comInstagram: @sarahrusbatchFB: The Women’s Wellbeing CollectiveLinkedin: Sarah Rusbatch#podcast #womenshealth #funny #podcaststory #alcohol #sobriety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Redefining Menopause with The Red School
In this series of Womenkind Collective, we Spill The Tea on topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary people who are raising their voices for positive change, and today we have two guests who are both extraordinary and who are certainly helping to raise a positive change. We are thrilled to be Spilling the Tea with Alexandra and Sjanie, the founders of Red School. With over 10,000 hours dedicated to developing a ground-breaking approach to health, creativity, leadership, and spirituality, Alexandra and Sjanie’s work centres on the transformative power of the menstrual cycle. They guide women to connect with their “Inner Seasons” and the deep wisdom of their bodies, from the first bleed to the awakening of menopause. Today we will explore the emotional and psychological challenges of menopause, why it can feel like life is unravelling, the feeling that we are ‘losing it’ and how to navigate this profound time of transformation, it is a thoughtful and proactive chat with these two incredible women. With the release last week of the new Bridget Jones film, Mad About The Boy, we chat about our very own Bridget Jones’ moments... you definitely do not want to miss those bloopers!There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Red School:Book: Wise Power. Discover the Liberating Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority. Purpose and Belonging. By Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo. Published by Hay House [2022]W: www.redschool.netI: @red.schoolPodcast: The Menstruality Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ADHD & late diagnosis with ADHD coach Sarah West
In this podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is certainly helping to raise a positive change, ADHD coach, Sarah West.Sarah is an inspiring advocate for those navigating ADHD, she spent years struggling with connection and a series of diagnoses before discovering that undiagnosed ADHD was at the root of her challenges. After two decades as an NHS nurse, her ADHD diagnosis and work with a coach transformed her life. Now, as a qualified ADHD coach herselfSarah supports others through challenges like work, menopause, and parenting. Her story is one of resilience and empowerment, and we’re thrilled to have her share her insights with us today. We chat about double sleeping in the Middle Ages, anyone fancy getting up at midnight to bake bread and clean the house? Jinty investigates our ancient circadian rhythm.There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Sarah West:W: www.sarahwest-adhd.comL: Sarah WestI: @sarahwest_adhd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cancer Myths and Misinformation with Dr Liz O'Riordan
In this podcast series of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is certainly raising her voice for positive change, Spilling the Tea with us this week is, the wonderful, Dr. Liz O’Riordan.As a breast cancer surgeon, author, and three-time cancer patient, Dr. Liz brings a unique perspective as both expert and patient. With a PhD in molecular oncology, she has dedicated her life to educating and empowering the breast cancer community. A humanitarian award-winner, powerful speaker, and campaigner, Dr. Liz uses her platform to break down myths, provide clarity, and spark important conversations about cancer. Co-author of the ground-breaking The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer and author of her memoir Under The Knife, Dr. Liz is also the host of the popular podcast So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer.Her new book, The Cancer Roadmap is out this month, offering evidence-based guidance and practical advice for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis. (details below).She joins us today to tell us more and share her insights, her journey, and her unwavering commitment to making a difference.Jinty and Lou also chat about child marriage in the US, a restful WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans!So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while Dr Liz, Jinty and Lou Spill the tea! If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Dr Liz O’Riordan:Book: The Cancer Road Map. Out 30.01.2025. Available for pre-order now. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780008659080 Published – Harper CollinsPodcast: So now I’ve got cancer.W: www.liz.oriordan.co.ukI: @oriordanliz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, the podcast where no topic is off-limits, and every conversation is served with honesty, humour, and heart.Hosted by lifelong friends Jinty and Lou, we bring you a vibrant, weekly mix of education, laughter, and real talk. From health and hormones to family, relationships, equity, and the realities of menopause, we tackle the topics that matter—especially the ones society often shies away from.Menopause might not be our sole focus, but it’s a conversation that keeps coming up—for good reason. With the help of expert guests, including Menopause specialists, GPs, Gynaecologists, Nutritionists, Sleep Therapists, Cancer Survivors, Advocates, and Campaigners, we provide evidence-based facts, real-life experiences, and the support you deserve.Beyond the podcast, we take action. We founded Exmouth’s first Menopause Café, giving women a space to connect, and launched the #WheresMyClinic campaign, fighting for an NHS Menopause Clinic in Devon. We’ve even spilled the tea live on BBC Radio Devon, hosting their first-ever menopause café.So, whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of hormones, curious about the latest health insights, or just here for the relatable stories (and occasional faux pas), grab a cuppa and join us.It’s time to spill the tea—because the conversations we have today can change the way we live tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.