Could childhood experiences shape our emotions during menopause? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with psychodynamic coach Lavinia Browne to explore the deep connection between unresolved childhood traumas and the emotional rollercoaster that many women face during perimenopause.

Lavinia opens up about her own journey, from battling eating disorders to finding healing through inner child work. We explore the idea of "small t trauma"—the subtle yet significant emotional wounds we carry from childhood—and how these unresolved issues can resurface during menopause, leading to feelings of anger, anxiety, or confusion.

Lavinia shares insights on tracking your cycle, recognising emotional patterns, and understanding how our children can mirror unresolved emotions. We also discuss how modern parenting dynamics have evolved, with children today being more vocal and emotionally aware than previous generations.

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In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with the remarkable Tamzin Outhwaite—an acclaimed actress and the founder of the charity We Free Women. Tamsin takes us on an incredible journey, sharing her experiences from her early days in amateur dramatics to her remarkable success on stage, TV, and film.

We explore how her career has evolved and how the landscape of women’s roles in acting is changing, particularly as they age and navigate the transformative phase of menopause.

Tamzin opens up about the pressures female actors face around appearance and age, and how the industry is slowly but surely changing. She shares her own experiences with perimenopause, how the pandemic sparked a journey of self-discovery, and why community and support are essential during this phase.

Tamzin's perspective is a powerful reminder that self-care, shedding societal expectations and finding strength in solidarity allows us to uplift one another and transform menopause into a time of rediscovery and renewed purpose.

You can join the Owning Your Menopause online community, which will help you navigate your way positively and confidently through menopause to thrive in midlife.

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The Owning Your Menopause podcast is produced and managed by Urban Podcasts.

What if menopause could be a time of empowerment rather than a daunting transition? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with the incredible Jools Oliver—a multifaceted entrepreneur, mother of five, and soon-to-be midwife—to explore how she's navigating the complexities of midlife with grace, humor, and resilience.

Jools shares her personal journey through motherhood, mental health challenges, and the often-overlooked experience of perimenopause. We talk about her 24-year marriage celebration that took her from the Maldives to an Elvis-themed vow renewal in Las Vegas, and how the evolving needs of her children add new layers to her role as a mother.

We dive deep into mental health, discussing the heightened anxiety many women face during menopause and how Jools has managed her own fears, especially after battling long COVID. Jools shares her mother’s inspiring commitment to fitness at 83, proving the lifelong benefits of staying active.

You can join the Owning Your Menopause online community, which will help you navigate your way positively and confidently through menopause to thrive in midlife.

This episode is sponsored by liveliminal.com, use code OYM15 to get 15% off.

The Owning Your Menopause podcast is produced and managed by Urban Podcasts.