Best Helen, Emma, Terri and Beena Podcasts (2024)

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I Made It Through The Menopause 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

“I'll have a party when I've made it through!" Sue Devaney AKA Debbie Webster from Coronation Street, has ALWAYS been upfront about menopause. She was one of our first ever guests on Effin Hormones and was incredibly frank - and quite frankly inspirational about the difficulties she faced and how she got through it. Sue has some really lovely news,…

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Reiki And A Rant 31:37

7M ago31:37

31:37

Emma Goswell and her mates Helen and Beena (sadly without Terri) are back for a good old catch up. The gang tackle the media frenzy around menopause, share personal health scares, and explore alternative therapies like Reiki and gong baths. It’s all about the importance of prioritising one's health, the controversy surrounding HRT, and the power of…

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It's Psychological - With Hazel Showell 56:09

10M ago56:09

56:09

"When you can see the cycle of life, everything changes" Hazel Showell is a business psychologist and coach, who has turned her personal struggles into a source of strength for others. She helps top executives learn to be happier. You might not be surprised to hear that she’s helped a fair few women at the height of their careers, to recognise that…

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It's Meno On The Dancefloor With DJ Paulette 59:39

11M ago59:39

59:39

“Don’t accept it’s over, because it’s really not!” DJ Paulette has spun records and societal expectations into a legacy of empowerment and beats. If you’ve ever been a clubber, you’ll know that the dance floor can be the background to personal, societal and cultural revolutions. DJ Paulette is testament to that, as a true pioneer of the Manchester …

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Effin Does Men's Day 19:13

12M ago19:13

19:13

“We’d be sitting around the dining table having a sweat!” Happy International Men’s Day! Effin Hormones is celebrating with a candid, poignant - and of course funny - conversation with the one and only Richard Goswell - Emma’s Dad! Richard Goswell experienced symptoms that many menopausal women know about: severe hot flushes, night sweats and depre…

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Foggy Brains and Fit Females With Dr Stacy Sims 53:08

12M ago53:08

53:08

Dr Stacy Sims is an internationally renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, specialising in sex differences. Her TED Talk, Women are not small men, explains why it’s so important for women to train around their cycle. Stacy’s pioneering work is all about how hormones impact our bodies during the menstruating phase of life, perimenop…

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Dr Liz O'Riordan: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 35:07

1y ago35:07

35:07

Dr Liz O’Riordan is a breast cancer surgeon who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2015 aged 40. She started blogging about her experiences of being both doctor and patient, went on to give a TED talk and wrote the ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer’ – all with the aim of helping other patients. All of this led to her being nominated fo…

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Effin Hormones returns with Dr Nighat Arif! 1:04:11

1y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

'light your candle with knowledge and light it on further' Dr Nighat Arif is a powerhouse when it comes to raising awareness and busting taboos around women’s health. She’s a GP, who specialises in women’s health and family planning and she’s a medical educator too. If you’re based in the UK you’ll have seen her on the TV. Dr Nighat is the resident…

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Dr Claire Macaulay: The Pleasure Possibility 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

"Sexuality is our life force energy" Dr Claire Macaulay is an Oncology Doctor, who also helps peri and menopausal women have the sex lives they want. Her dual career came about after one of her breast cancer patients told her that she didn't know which was worse - the fact that she was going to die of cancer one day or the fact that she couldn't ha…

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Meera Bhogal: Faith, Hope and HRT 54:06

1+ y ago54:06

54:06

"If one person feels heard, then that's important." Meera Bhogal is a menopause expert, personal trainer and fitness coach, who runs the platform Meera’s Made from Scratch, which includes training plans, clubs, and support with health, nutrition and exercise. Meera’s passionate about raising awareness of menopause, particularly with South Asian wom…

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Let's Get Political...Political! 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

45:17

Why can't we get hold of #HRT? What protection do you have at work if you're off due to #menopause or #perimenopause symptoms? And -who's looking out for our interests? The gang get back together for a big old catch up about the politics of menopause. Hearing from campaigners like Carol Vorderman, Kate Muir, Carolyn Harris MP and Mariella Frostrup.…

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Sam Walker: Running Up That Hill 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

'Don't put yourself at the bottom of the pile' Sam Walker has wise words for you if you've been struggling through perimenopause and menopause. Sam is an award winning broadcaster; podcaster and author. She worked on national radio in the UK, before upping sticks and moving to - Phoenix Arizona! Her award winning podcast Desert Diaries tells you th…

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Having a Parley with Carolyn Harris MP 54:28

1+ y ago54:28

54:28

"If a dinner lady from Swansea can make changes, anyone can." Carolyn Harris MP has been a dinner lady and a barmaid. Nowadays - she's an MP who's been doing INCREDIBLE work as the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause. If you're getting HRT on prescription in England, it's thanks to Carolyn that you're going to be able to pay for…

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The Rundown With Louise Minchin 51:40

2y ago51:40

51:40

Without Louise Minchin, there would be no Effin Hormones! Louise is a TV presenter, journalist and author. She's well known in the UK for being one of the presenters of BBC Breakfast, a job she’d had for years until announcing her departure in 2021. Louise was holding down that high profile job while going through perimenopause. At the time, she ke…

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Rebel Bodies: Why It's Not All In Your Head 20:25

2y ago20:25

20:25

Sarah Graham is an award winning health writer, whose book 'Rebel Bodies', is a manifesto for change when it comes to women's health. Find out why it's not all in your head, in this bonus Effin Hormones episode!By Helen, Emma, Terri and Beena

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To Fan Or Not To Fan? 44:49

2y ago44:49

44:49

Has Emma solved her hot flushes with HRT? Has Helen finally worked out whether she's perimenopausal or not?! The gang have a couple of updates for you. Seeing as it's the start of a new year, Emma, Helen, Beena and Terri also put the world to rights and discuss what more needs to be done to improve menopause and perimenopause care for all. Connect …

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When a Man Loves a Woman 46:49

2y ago46:49

46:49

Sharon and her husband JB are the first couple to chat to the Effin Hormones gang! What a brilliant couple they are too. They’re both very much in love, and a right laugh to hang out with. So - how did they cope when menopause hit Sharon like a ton of bricks? Sharon and JB discuss the impact menopausal symptoms have had on Sharon's career, her ment…

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The Menopause Market 54:40

2y ago54:40

54:40

"Companies collaborate in the menopause space to make a difference" Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs are the co-founders of Womaness - a new brand covering the menopause market in the United States. They've worked for huge US brands like Target, Pfizer and the shopping TV network HSN. But as Sally asks, "Why was I creating all these brands for mil…

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Effin Hormones Returns with Dr Louise Newson! 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

"Everyone should be able to get their hormones back on the NHS shouldn't they?" Dr Louise Newson is the UK's leading voice on menopause and perimenopause. Seven years ago, she set up a private clinic because she'd heard from so many women who were being offered antidepressants for their menopause, instead of HRT. Louise hadn't wanted to go down the…

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We've Been Given The Elba 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

Chin chin from all the gang as we celebrate our win at the British Podcast Awards 2022! Effin Hormones won GOLD for the Best Wellbeing Podcast in those awards, so join the gang as we chink chink to our success - with prosecco, nosecco and.........a cup of tea. You'll hear what it's been like for Emma as a new mum, plus we give an update on the gove…

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Gold! 1:06

2+ y ago1:06

1:06

Yeah baby - we are gold! We've won Best Well-being in the British Podcast Awards! Here's a little message of thanks from Producer, Helen xBy Helen Brown

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Guess what??!! 1:13

2+ y ago1:13

1:13

We’ve got some news!By Helen Brown

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Series 2 Finale: There Is No One Face of Menopause 57:11

2+ y ago57:11

57:11

It's the end of series 2, and in this episode you're going to hear some FABULOUS news from our host Emma! This episode is also all about representation. One of the reasons why we decided to start this podcast about #perimenopause and beyond, was because we hadn't felt represented. There's been a stereotypical image of the menopausal woman in the pa…

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Kate Muir - Why Granny Orcas Are Badass 1:05:47

3y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Kate Muir is the journalist who brought you the TV documentary "Davina McCall: Sex Myths and the Menopause", in summer 2021. That TV programme had a huge impact on breaking down taboos when it came to talking about menopause and perimenopause. Kate and the Effin Hormones gang discuss that documentary, her next documentary with Davina McCall, and he…

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Sync Your Cycle 59:36

3y ago59:36

59:36

Sync Your Cycle "I put my children's needs before mine. I realised to keep them healthy, I needed to keep me healthy" Jem Brooks is a personal trainer who works with women in mid-life, to help them get back their spark. Did you know, that tracking our cycle is key, when it comes to exercising effectively? Jem can tell you all about that Plus - you'…

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Best Of '21 What Have We Learnt? 38:08

3y ago38:08

38:08

"You're not on your own. It's nothing to be ashamed of." The Effin Hormones gang have had the actor Sue Devaney's words in their minds throughout this whole first series of the podcast about perimenopause and beyond. Sue's story - and everything she's triumphed over - is the starting point for a look back at some of the key lessons Emma, Helen, Bee…

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Effin Outtakes 8:43

3y ago8:43

8:43

If you thought the Effin Hormones gang were always on point, then think again! It's often chaos. Beautiful chaos though, and if you think about it, that's quite a reflection of life with peri menopause and menopause too. Embrace the chaos that's what we say! In this special pre Christmas episode, you'll hear the gang mucking up, corpsing and gettin…

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Stitch Your Parachute With Carmel Cardona 59:55

3y ago59:55

59:55

"I love my body. Look what it's done, what it's got through! I'm so proud of it." Carmel Cardona can teach you a LOT about how to get through some of the curveballs that can end up your way at this time of life. She's a resilience coach, and the founder of "Stitch Your Parachute" - an organisation that works with people and organisations through ch…

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From The Rag To Riches 57:24

3y ago57:24

57:24

"I'm not bothered about cellulite on my bingo wings... We're finally at a stage where we've accumulated all this wisdom" Marnie Riches is an award winning writer and tutor in the written word. She writes crime novels featuring cool, kickass women. She's very wise; very filthy, very sweary and VERY funny! Join Effin Hormones' host, Emma Goswell and …

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Series 2 Opener: Straight Outta Lockdown 46:05

3y ago46:05

46:05

"I feel like I've got a private drug dealer! I got a higher dosage of oestrogen. And then I said, maybe I should try some testosterone as well? She said, okay." The Effin Hormones gang returns to talk perimenopause and menopause - with no taboos! Join host Emma Goswell as she's joined by pals Helen Brown , Beena Khetani and Terri Sweeney for more s…

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This Is Why I Speak About Menopause 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

"I'm sitting at my kitchen table, hot flushing...traumatised.” Karen Arthur began speaking out about her health and wellbeing after the murder of George Floyd in summer 2020. She'd been struggling with all kinds of menopausal symptoms and was traumatised by the news. As the Black Lives Matter movement grew, it led Karen to ask, ‘How are other Black…

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I’ll Have What She’s Having 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

42:29

'We should be able to access hormones over the counter'! "It should be as simple as a quick appointment with the GP, collect your prescription and start your hormone replenishment programme, as I call it." Collette Walsh is a journalist who specialises in women's issues, she’s also trained in holistic therapy, yoga and IFS psychotherapy. She's got …

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Show Me The Meno 44:19

3+ y ago44:19

44:19

Why is it so hard to find the products you need to help with peri menopause? Heather Jackson and Sam Simister are both hugely successful women, who had big plans for their 50's. Instead, perimenopause hit them both like a truck. Shocked at the lack of signposting from brands, they set up Gen M, a website bringing together the best of the menopause …

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You're Not On Your Own - With Sue Devaney 51:20

3+ y ago51:20

51:20

The actor Sue Devaney has starred in some of the UK's biggest TV shows, from Casualty and Dinnerladies, to Coronation Street. But when peri menopause hit, she had to stop everything. Sue's really come through it, but she's come out the other side and has a wise, positive and inspirational story to tell you. The Effin Hormones gang also get the lowd…

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Perimenopause With Totes Inappropes 34:14

3+ y ago34:14

34:14

What's the best way to cope with peri menopause? The Effin Hormones gang are big fans of connecting with other people who are going through the same thing. Swapping stories helps you realise that you haven't made it all up - these symptoms really do exist and other people get them too. Bringing people together to swap stories is just what blogger '…

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Meet The Gang 37:37

3+ y ago37:37

37:37

Remember those days when you went out for drinks with friends after work? That was the Effin Hormones gang. Fast forward ten years and one of them is a mum; two of them have dogs that wake them up stupidly early – and they're all waaaay too old and knackered to be heading out to bars on a school night. When perimenopause hit – NONE of them had hear…

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Effin Hormones, the perimenopause podcast! 1:10

3+ y ago1:10

1:10

Struggling with your Effin Hormones? You're in the right place. Emma Goswell, Helen Brown, Beena Khetani and Terri Sweeney are four mates who all hit their 40s and thought "What the HECK is happening to me? And why the HECK didn't anyone tell me about perimenopause? And - how long is this going to take before I finally hit menopause??" So - they're…

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