The Capsule in Conversation

By: Natalie Anderson
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  • Official podcast from lifestyle brand The Capsule by Natalie Anderson. With honest chats, expert advice and real insight, Natalie talks all aspects of women’s wellbeing & mental health with weekly special guests. This podcast brings you inspirational conversations that will help you build your own wellbeing tool kit. For more wellbeing and lifestyle content from The Capsule visit www.thecapsule.co.uk
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Episodes
  • Dr Louise Newson: How Perimenopause Can Impact Our Mental & Physical Health & How To Combat Symptoms

    Dr Louise Newson: How Perimenopause Can Impact Our Mental & Physical Health & How To Combat Symptoms
    Mar 10 2024
    In the final episode of this series, Natalie is joined by GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson to debunk the myths and misinformation around perimenopause and menopause. From menopause being labelled a disability to the idea of it being over medicalised, Natalie and Louise bring their individual thoughts to the table with Dr Newson providing expert insight and advice on how to manage symptoms.

    Whilst the conversation covers various aspects of Louise’s role as a specialist and pioneering doctor, we are also given a more personal view of Louise as the woman behind the public persona and how she has dealt with difficult situations in her own life, including shedding light on her own perimenopause experience.

    Throughout the chat the pair discuss the rise of menowashing and the unfairness of companies preying on desperate women for financial gain and how medical professionals are also falling prey to the commercialisation of menopause. Elsewhere Louise talks frankly about how cycle tracking, lifestyle changes and open conversations in our personal relationships can help us feel more empowered during the perimenopause transition and how hormonal treatment across our reproductive and post reproductive years needs to be discussed on a wider level, with frequent reform to ensure women are receiving the best possible care.

    Listen in for an informative and personal conversation with one of the leading voices in menopause care.

    For more from Dr Newson you can follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor or visit the Newson Health website at www.newsonhealth.co.uk

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    45 mins
  • Gemma Merna: Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Your Purpose & Building a Community

    Gemma Merna: Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Your Purpose & Building a Community
    Mar 3 2024
    This week Natalie is joined by actor, life coach & entrepreneur Gemma Merna to talk all about her journey with anxiety and building her wellbeing community Mind & Wellness.

    From her days as a shy young singer to stepping into the spotlight on C4 soap Hollyoaks, Gemma nostalgically looks back at her younger years and notes how during one of the most prominent parts of her career as an actor she was struggling with overwhelming anxiety. She recalls how the passing of her Dad exacerbated what she had already struggled with as a young performer and that during the end of her tenure at Hollyoaks she no longer felt tough enough to be immersed in the competitive world of TV. It was at this point that she came to discover the importance of self compassion and care. As an avid yoga fan Gemma trained to become a practitioner and followed on her wellness education with qualifications as a life coach and hypnotherapist. Gemma details how this personal journey lead her to create her wellbeing platform Mind & Wellness as a way to empower others dealing with anxiety, stress and trauma.

    During the conversation Gemma notes how helping others feels like her purpose and that by working through her own struggles she is adamant about passing on everything she’s learned to help other people feel less alone. She talks at length about how her work in the wellbeing sector has allowed her to move away from the polished veneer of the entertainment world and to a place of self acceptance and that whilst she still loves acting building her online community has enabled her to feel confident and empowered.

    Listen in for an inspirational conversation that unpacks anxiety and healing.

    For more from Gemma you can find her on Instagram www.instagram.com/gemmamerna or visit the Mind & Wellness website www.mindandwellness.co.uk

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    45 mins
  • Dr Shahzadi Harper: Pregnancy & Perimenopause and How To Manage Hormonal Weight Gain

    Dr Shahzadi Harper: Pregnancy & Perimenopause and How To Manage Hormonal Weight Gain
    Feb 18 2024
    This week Natalie is joined by Dr Shahzadi Harper to talk the transition from post natal to perimenopause and how to manage hormonal weight gain. A dynamic doctor interested in optimising women's health and wellbeing Dr Harper is the founder of the designated Harper clinic, a registered menopause clinic in the heart of London that has a 360 approach to women’s wellbeing and she is also the co author of the hugely successful book ‘The Perimenopause Solution’ alongside being a member of the British Menopause Society. During this episode she brings her expertise to the table whilst discussing a number of topics as she is passionate about helping women take control of their hormonal health and wellbeing.

    Noting the large number of symptoms many women may experience with a variety of women’s health issues Dr Harper suggests that our 40’s are a great time to ask for an overall health check so that we can take control of our mental and physical health as we journey towards menopause and that by being better informed we will be able to manage symptoms better.

    Dr Harper highlights how lifestyle and stress factors can have a huge impact on symptoms and that by analysing and taking charge of these areas early on we can combat the more frustrating symptoms associated with perimenopause such as hormonal weight gain. Dr Harper discusses how as part of a personal challenge she has also developed a lifestyle programme aptly named ‘Let’s Get Waisted’ to help women understand what may be leading to unexpected weight gain as we age.

    Listen in for a hugely informative chat with one of Britains best women’s health specialists.

    For more from Dr Harper please visit www.theharperclinic.com

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    54 mins

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