For our season 6 finale, we’re spending some time with menopause. How many nicknames can you think of for menstruation? Quite a few, I’m sure. “That time of the month”, “Aunt Flo”, “the red wave”, “period”, the list goes on. But what about euphemisms for menopause? We’ve got “the change” or “change of life”, “climacteric”, and… that’s it? There may be more o ... Show More
Sep 22
Ep 222 Vitamin K: Calling the shots
Shortly after birth, many newborns are given vitamin K to help their blood clot properly and reduce the chances of hemorrhage. Increasingly, especially here in the US, parents are refusing this life-saving intervention, leaving these babies more likely to develop deficiency bleed ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2024
Menopause and perimenopause
Hot flushes, mood swings, medication and the good experiences too all come up, as we explore the menopause and perimenopause. The physical and mental symptoms vary in severity and between individuals. The way different cultures view this life change also varies from country to co ... Show More
27m 3s
Jun 2024
Signs & Symptoms Of Perimenopause & Menopause
<p>It’s estimated that 1.3 billion women worldwide will be in menopause by the year 2025. Today, we’re going to talk about the vast array of symptoms you might experience if you fall into this category, we’ll explain what perimenopause vs menopause is, and we’ll discuss the chemi ... Show More
33 m
Jul 2023
S5, Ep 3 Best Friend Therapy: Menopause - Is it an ending or a new beginning? How can we tune in to our bodies? What help is out there?
This week we're talking all things menopause.
Emma and Elizabeth share their journeys so far, through the wild ride that is peri-menopause, and look at the good (no longer doing things you don't want to do), the bad (next-level anxiety) and the ugly (who knew anyone could sweat t ... Show More
43m 55s