Catriona Bradley, Executive Director of the Irish Institute of Pharmacy, and lead for Lifelong Learning in RCSI, speaks to guests about their experience in building resilience within pharmacy. Topics will range from issues such as anxiety, stress, and burnout, to the more enjoyable parts of work. In this podcast, pharmacists share the stories that often go untold. The result is a wonderful collection of human experiences within Irish pharmacy.
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Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight los ...
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To look on the bright side is to find good things in challenging situations. Working in health, receiving health care, or supporting a patient can be challenging. Small acts of kindness help improve experiences. This podcast features conversations with patients, carers and health care workers that look on the kind side of health. We’ll also help with practical ideas for small acts of kindness so you can help cultivate kindness too!
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Better me, better clinician. Kind podcast about self-compassion, vulnerability, leadership and personal growth. Join us! https://www.theimperfectclinician.com
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Season Two: Your weekly tips for managing menopause! During our bite-sized podcast episodes, we explore and discuss various aspects of menopause based on scientific evidence. In season two, bonus episodes will feature guests talking about their menopause experiences. We also interview medical professionals in the field to find out about the latest science and research. As the founder of the Chemist & Co Skin Clinic (and as a community pharmacist for the last 25+ years!) Ruth's clients and pa ...
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In each episode, we dive in with some incredible Entrepreneurs, thought leaders & extraordinary people who chose not to be ordinary. We will talk about their wins, their struggles, their journey, and how they keep their focus and mindset on their ultimate goals. They will be revealing some of the strategies and hacks that keep them at the top of their game. The exact same strategies that you can implement in your life.
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Talking Mitochondria, Glutathione & Glyphosate with J Gulinello, FNTP
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You may know that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but how do they affect your overall health? In the latest episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle interviews J Gulinello about the critical roles of mitochondria, glutathione, and glyphosate in health, exploring how these elements impact chronic illness and overall well-being. Listen to the…
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Are Functional Lab Tests Real?! Unpacking The DUTCH & GI Map Tests with Jillian Greaves
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How does stress impact your hormone health, and what can you do about it? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle is joined by close friend and colleague, Jillian Greaves, to discuss the intricacies of functional medicine, with a particular focus on functional lab tests like DUTCH and GI-MAP testing. Tune in to hear: What the differences are be…
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What if understanding your trauma could unlock a new path to better health? In this episode, Michelle hosts Tim Frie to discuss the profound impact of trauma on health, particularly its biochemical implications and the intersection of trauma with nutrition. Tune in to hear: Understanding the fragmented nature of discussions about trauma online, tou…
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Anita was inspired to become a sonographer by an experience she had as a child. Now Anita is hoping to inspire the next generation of puzzle-solving sonographers. Anita joined podcast host Frances Wood on a shift break in the sun at the hospital when she works. She shares her passion for her work, the difference between a sonographer and radiograph…
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Radiant Resilience: Navigating Menopausal Skin Changes with Style
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While menopause can bring challenges to the skin, it's important to remember that there are ways to manage and address these changes. We look at how you can help your skin through menopause. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth:…
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The Weight Loss Debate: Do All Food Changes Lead to Disordered Patterns?
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How do we bridge the world of body positivity and functional nutrition? In this episode, Michelle and Nicki tackle the complex and controversial relationship between diet culture, disordered eating, and functional nutrition. You'll hear: How labeling weight loss behaviors as diet culture can hinder starting healthy changes [8:07] Social media’s rol…
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Most clients ask me, "What exercises are best for menopausal women?" The secret is finding what works for you. Whether it's yoga, walking, strength training, or dance, choosing activities that bring you joy is key. Exercise isn't just about physical health; it's a powerful tool for managing stress, improving mood, and boosting confidence. We discus…
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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions with Taylor Goldberg
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Managing dizziness starts with understanding its root causes. Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor turned hypermobility coach, joins Michelle to explore different causes of dizziness, its impact on daily life, and practical solutions for managing and alleviating symptoms. Tune in to hear: Understanding the distinction between vertigo and other types of …
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Dan's story, working in Aboriginal health
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Dan shares his experiences in and perspectives on kindness in health as a Principal Aboriginal Health Worker. Dan started his career in sexual health and now works in chronic care. Dan is passionate about helping Aboriginal communities to improve and maintain their health. He shares some of the reasons why Aboriginal people may feel uncomfortable i…
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Navigating Menopausal Changes: A Guide to Mobility and Frailty
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Many women experience increased joint pain during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations. We discuss methods to help you through the pain and gain and maintain better mobility. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.c…
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The Secrets of Longevity: How Biomarkers Can Predict and Improve Your Health with Dr. Gil Blander
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Have you ever wished testing existed that could give you insight on how to live a longer, healthier life? Dr. Gil Blander, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Inside Tracker, joins Michelle to discuss the impact of genetics and lifestyle on longevity, and how we can optimize our health through targeted testing and interventions. Tune in to hear…
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Charlotte is a pharmacist working at a hospital. She spoke with podcast host Frances during her shift. Charlotte shares why she wanted to become a pharmacist and the journey from studying to working. Charlotte explains how she works with patients, carers, doctors and nurses to ensure medications are used effectively in hospital and on discharge hom…
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Edna is a senior doctor who also helps to teach junior doctors. Edna spoke with Frances at the hospital where she works, reflecting on why she wanted to become a doctor and her journey to becoming a staff specialist in medicine. Edna shares how she juggles caring for patients in and out of hospital, with her teaching and family responsibilities. Ed…
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Lee likes to brighten people's days by smiling and taking the time to have a chat with patients, their loved ones and his colleagues. Lee spoke with Frances during a short break in his shift as a stores officer at a local hospital. Lee shares the important role health care workers like him play in ensuring doctors, nurses, allied health and pharmac…
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Nick loves being part of a team that cares for aged care patients, especially those with dementia. Nick spoke to Frances before starting his shift as a wardsperson at a local hospital. Nick helps our nurses and doctors however he can, and cares deeply about being a calming reassuring presence for patients with dementia on the ward. Nick talks about…
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Nora living with gratitude and kidney failure
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Nora is a mother-of-four who lives with kidney failure. She spoke with Frances at her chairside while receiving renal dialysis treatment as an outpatient. Nora comes to hospital three times a week for the life-saving treatment and talks about how she juggles her health care with being a mother and a wife whilst also working. Nora shares her Cook Is…
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Phoebe a cancer services clinical support officer
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Pheobe is passionate about inclusive supportive cancer care. She sat down with podcast host Frances in a quiet room at the cancer care centre where she works. Phoebe is proud to work in administration as part of a team of health professionals caring for people with cancer. Phoebe talks about what it's like to work in health coming from a non-clinic…
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Rose fell and broke her leg on a public holiday, relying on the kindness of strangers to support her and her three young children to get help. Rose spoke with podcast host Frances at her hospital bedside whilst recovering from emergency surgery. Rose reflects on her experiences coming to hospital via Ambulance, being cared for in the Emergency Depa…
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Ross living positively with chronic illness
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Ross sat down with podcast host Frances at a community health centre after his visit with a wound care nurse. Ross lives with chronic illness and limited mobility. He shares his journey from feeling angry about the challenges he faces, to choosing to live positively and make friends with his health conditions. Ross reflects of his experiences of ki…
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Sam has a stoma, a small opening in the abdomen used to remove bodily waste into a collection bag. Sam is also a nurse and cares for patients with stomas. She spoke with podcast host Frances in the hospital ward where she works. Sam explains why some people like her need stomas, and how they are created and managed. Sam says having a stoma helped r…
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Sofia a multicultural health officer with a refugee background
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Sofia spoke with podcast host, Frances at our local health district head office where she works as a multicultural health officer. Sofia reflects on her journey arriving in Australia as a refugee to studying at university and working in health to help improve the lives of other people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Sofa is …
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Taara took a short break during her shift on a cancer care ward to talk with podcast host Frances about what it's like to be a junior doctor working in a hospital. Taara shares why she wanted to become a doctor, how junior doctors like her rotate through different parts of the hospital to learn, and how she copes with some of the emotionally challe…
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Tim is a second-generation midwife and nurse who spoke with podcast host, Frances at the local hospital where he works. Tim shares what inspired him to become a nurse and then train to be a midwife and retrieval nurse, helping to care for critically unwell patients as they are flown to hospital. Tim reflects on his experiences as a male working in …
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Tony caring for a wife with mental illness
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Tony is a loving husband of a beautiful wife who lives with mental illness. Tony sat down with podcast host, Frances at a local hospital to share his experiences and insights. During their conversation, Tony reflects on his role partnering with health care workers to support his wife at home and when she is acutely unwell in hospital. He talks abou…
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Caitin is a physiotherapist working at an innovative transitional aged care ward. Caitlin spoke with Frances during her break outside the hospital where she works. Caitlin talks about how she decided to become a physiotherapist as a child when experiencing the magic of physiotherapy after breaking her arm. Caitlin shares her passion for caring for …
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Hormones Unveiled: Navigating Menopausal Liver Changes
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In today's episode of "Radio Menopause," we delve into the liver's fascinating and often overlooked role during menopause. While menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, it brings various changes that can impact liver function, contributing to issues like fatty liver disease. We'll explore how declining estrogen levels affect liver health an…
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Detoxification with Functional Medicine Pharmacist Dr. John Kim
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Are your daily habits undermining your health? Ever wondered if your detox routine might actually be harmful or questioned the effectiveness of your supplements? Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist and advocate for holistic health, joins Michelle to discuss how detox, drainage, and addressing environmental impacts can lead to optimal hea…
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Nervous System Support: Using Somatic Practices to Manage Stress and Build Resilience with Christine Coen
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Feeling stuck in fight or flight? Do you struggle with managing stress in your daily life? Can somatic practices really transform your mental health? Christine Coen, movement coach and holistic dietitian, joins Michelle to discuss how learning to connect with your body not only helps in coping with immediate stress but also enhances long-term emoti…
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It's like having your tropical vacation without the sandy beaches or fruity drinks. We demystify hot flushes (or hot flashes) and offer some cooling tips. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/r…
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What Is A Highly Sensitive Body? (And My Story Healing in One)
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Join the Highly Sensitive Body™ Hub today This may be the most vulnerable episode of Quiet the Diet yet. Michelle is sharing her own story of living in a highly sensitive body and navigating mystery symptoms that left her searching for answers after the typical treatment protocols not only didn't work but made things worse. If you've ever felt hope…
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We're buzzing with excitement as we discuss our first Menopause Cafe, which we held in the events room of our skin clinic studio. Our Menopause Cafe events will inspire our regular podcasts, where we can share what people want to discuss. Menopause Cafe at Chemist & Co: https://www.chemistandco.com/menopause-cafe Find a Menopause Cafe near you: htt…
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Dietitians Dish on Dietitians (lovingly) with Shyla Cadogan
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A radical overhaul is needed in the dietetics field. Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN, a recent University of Maryland graduate and fresh dietitian joins Michelle to discuss the evolving role of dietitians in public and digital spaces, challenging the normalization of processed foods, and the importance of a balanced, individualized approach to nutrition. Tu…
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The microbiome is a bustling community of trillions of microbes—bacteria, viruses, fungi—living in and on our bodies, playing an essential role in our overall health. Find out how it changes as you age, how menopause affects it, and how to build and maintain a healthy gut biome. See the supplements on our Amazon shopfront we have selected: https://…
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The Future of IBS Management: Elimination Diets are Out, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is In with Claire Hall of Nerva
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Can hypnotherapy really alter the physical sensations in your gut? Claire Hall, research lead at Mindset Health, joins Michelle to discuss gut-directed hypnotherapy for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how their app, Nerva, provides an innovative mangement option that's challenging traditional dietary restrictions and shaping the futur…
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Lymphatic Drainage and Massage: The Truth about Detoxification, Drainage and Our Immune System with Leah Levitan
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Detoxing has become a popular trend for improving health, but is it being done in a way that’s actually effective and not harmful? Leah Levitan, a lymphatic drainage expert whose holistic healing journey began with her mother’s battle with breast cancer, joins Michelle to dispel common misconceptions, explain the role our lymphatic system plays in …
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After a short break, we wrap up Season One with this 25th episode of Radio Menopause. We look back at why Radio Menopause started and look forward to Season Two. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com…
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ADHD: A Holistic Perspective, Exploring the Relationship between ADHD, Histamines, Cortisol and Anxiety with Leading Naturopathic Physician Dr. Laura Gouge
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This episode might change everything you thought you knew about ADHD. Dr. Laura Gouge, a licensed naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, joins Michelle to explore a holistic viewpoint on ADHD and treatment, including the RCCX genetic theory which illuminates it’s link to various health conditions and stress responses such as mast cell activation syn…
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Weight Loss Resistance: The Interplay of Stress, Gut Health, Circadian Rhythms, and Nutrition On Our Overall Health with Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD
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Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD a molecular biologist specializing in nutrition and metabolism, joins Michelle to discuss the sophisticated dance between our microbiome, stress, dietary choices, and the environments we occupy (both internal and external) when it comes to overall health. Tune in to hear: How Alexis’ journey with weight loss, body dysmorphia a…
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Find out what fibre is, why it is important, and how it can be helpful in menopause. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the conversation: #radiomenopause…
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We discuss why women are more susceptible to weight gain during perimenopause and postmenopause and what we can do about it. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the convers…
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Brain Fog Blues: Understanding Cognitive Challenges in Menopause
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Brain fog is one of the most discussed symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Find out why it happens and how to manage it. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the conver…
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Tips to help you manage your blood glucose levels and menopause symptoms and reduce associated risk factors. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the conversation: #radiomen…
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Binge Eating: A Revolutionary Approach for Those Who Feel Out of Control
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It’s time to stop viewing binge eating through a lens of shame. In this episode, Michelle and Nicki discuss the traditional approaches to binge eating treatment, the physical and psychological components of a binge, and what they believe is the true key to transforming binge eating behaviors. Tune in to hear: The three traditional approaches to bin…
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Today, I'm talking about migraines in menopause. Fact! Female hormones and migraines are linked. This is one of the reasons why women are 3 times more likely to get headaches than men. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https…
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Today, I am talking about finding support in perimenopause and menopause. Talking Therapies: Speak to a health care professional - NHS Menopause Cafe More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-c…
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Today, I’m discussing menopause and insomnia - and how to get better quality sleep. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the conversation: #radiomenopause…
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Today, I’m discussing Collagen and Ageing (and how to plump up the collagen!). Useful links: Beneficial effects of food supplements based on hydrolyzed collagen for skin care (Review) Hydrolyzed Collagen—Sources and Applications Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Collagen Hydrolysates for Skin Protec…
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Today, I’m going to talk about mood swings and coping strategies. Useful links: NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com/post/ruth-casaletto Join the con…
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It is also an excellent podcast for all acne sufferers; we look at hormonal acne in menopause and how to manage it. Links: Acne treatments and products at Chemist & Co Changes of androgens levels in menopausal women The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mention…
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Today’s podcast aims to help us understand strokes and how they relate to menopause so that we can empower ourselves to make informed decisions about our health. More about this podcast with episode transcripts and links mentioned during the podcasts: https://www.chemistandco.com/podcast-radio-menopause More about Ruth: https://www.chemistandco.com…
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