The Latte Lounge Podcast

What comes to mind when you hear the word hypnotherapy? Relaxation, a deep sleep, or perhaps you're more of a sceptic and imagining being taken into a trance like state? Well in this episode, I'm joined by experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sally Garozzo, and we're going to explore the practice of hypnotherapy and hear about how it could ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety and sleep disturbances. Sally will help us to bust some myths about hypnotherapy, help us understand the benefits and learn exactly how it can help during the perimenopause and menopause years.  As well as being an award winning clinical hypnotherapist and an advanced rapid transformational therapist, Sally Garozzo is also the founder of the Menopause Mindset Hypnosis collection, the world's only powerful set of hypnosis recordings, specifically for menopause symptoms. She also helps people with insomnia inside her Sleep Superpower Academy.  In this episode 01:36 What is hypnotherapy and how does it work? 06:53 What happens to the body during hypnosis 08:33 The benefits of hypnosis during menopause 15:33 How to know if hypnotherapy is for you 19:20 Creating a safe space for emotional treatments 22:12 How to access hypnotherapy About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/  We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: Insta: @sallygarozzomindmentor FB: https://www.facebook.com/sallygarozzomindmentor Tw: https://twitter.com/sallygarozzo Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/ This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth. Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! https://youthandearth.com/   Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

Too often women living with disability are left out of the menopause and midlife women's health conversations, and as a result put their symptoms down to pre existing health conditions, not realising that they could be entering perimenopause or menopause.  In this episode, I’ll be talking to Emma Livingstone about navigating the menopause with a disability. Emma Livingstone was born with cerebral palsy and had to give up work having seen a significant decline in her mobility in recent years, leading to several surgeries. It was her frustration at the lack of knowledge and understanding of cerebral palsy as a disability affecting adults that spurred her on to begin campaigning. And she founded Up, the adult cerebral palsy movement, to campaign for better support and services and give a voice to the adult cerebral palsy community. In this episode: 01:46 Why Emma founded Up 08:09 The impact of aging on Emma’s health 12:56 Experiences of the CP community with menopause 21:48 Untangling diagnoses 25:43 Recognising CP as an adult condition About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/  We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: Find out more about the Up Movement: Insta: @upmovement_cp FB: https://www.facebook.com/upmovementcp Tw: https://twitter.com/upmovement_cp LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upmovementcp/ Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/ This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth. Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! https://youthandearth.com/   Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

Your pelvic floor is an incredibly important part of the body that very often doesn't get the attention it deserves. Incontinence, painful sex and constipation are all embarrassing symptoms of a weak pelvic floor. But on occasion, poor pelvic floor health can result in more serious issues such as prolapse. All of these issues are extremely common, particularly after pregnancy and childbirth. And they're absolutely treatable, but aren't openly discussed often enough. And many women suffer unnecessarily in silence rather than seek help. So I'm delighted to be able to speak today to author pelvic floor specialist and creator of the ABS system Kim Vopni.  Kim Vopni is a speaker and women's health educator known as the Vagina Coach. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health when she was pregnant with her first child.  In this episode 01:32 What is pelvic floor prolapse? 6:24 How hormones affect your pelvic floor 10:22 Pelvic floor exercise 16:50 Pelvic floor therapy 20:59 When is surgery the answer? 25:05 Working with a pelvic health physiotherapist About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/  We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: Find out more about Kim: https://www.vaginacoach.com/Kim’s book: Your Pelvic Floor, by Kim Vopni Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/ This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth. Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! https://youthandearth.com/   Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

Why is resistance training so important as we age, and how can we fit it into our busy lives?  In today's episode, I’m talking to personal trainer Kate Oakley, about how we can increase strength and protect our bones and joints and midlife, as well as finding ways to fit it into our day. Even if you only have five minutes to spare, we'll find out how the right kind of training can do more than just help you get through the challenges that come with menopause, but also be empowering and totally change your outlook on life.  Kate Oakley is the founder of Your Future Fit. She's always loved fitness and training, but it was a passion. She only turned into a career at the age of 50, after a 25 year career in HR, to help peri and postmenopausal women who are going through similar challenges to her. As a fully qualified personal trainer, Kate focuses on encouraging women to start with small habit changes to their exercise, gradually building up the consistency that is sustainable for the future.  In this episode 00:00 Intro 01:39 How exercise should change post-40 05:30 Why muscles break down as we age 08:16 The benefits of resistance training 13:25 Lifestyle changes you can make 16:09 Fitting exercise into your busy life 21:06 Which weights do you need? 25:46 Walking for health 27:09 Nutrition for resistance training About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/  We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: Find out more about Kate: www.yourfuturefit.com Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/ This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth. Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! https://youthandearth.com/   Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

Dr. Kate Bunyan discusses bone health during menopause, covering osteoporosis, risk factors, and lifestyle changes. She highlights the importance of DEXA scans, HRT, and medication. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis with practical tips in this informative episode.

Dr. Alka Patel, a TEDx speaker and lifestyle doctor, discusses the skills needed for good health in midlife, lifestyle factors for longevity, diet tips, habit-building, and the impact of menopause on aging. The podcast delves into self-care in healthcare, genetics, stress management, supplement use, and the importance of staying active for a long and healthy life.

Welcome to Series Five of the Latte Lounge Podcast.  Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 13th June 2023.   In the meantime, find out about the Latte Lounge -  About The Latte Lounge: The Latte Lounge podcast is presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media. This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth. Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

In this episode, I'm going to be talking to menopause expert Dr. Emma Ping. The perimenopause and menopause can be a very turbulent time particularly for women with ADHD. We'll be talking about how the symptoms of ADHD can be exacerbated by fluctuating hormones and why so many women are diagnosed in midlife. Dr. Emma Ping is passionate about offering women holistic, evidence based advice and support. She's a member of the British Menopause Society and International Menopause Society, and as a midlife woman herself has experienced symptoms of the perimenopause. She appreciates what a positive difference good advice and treatments can make to how you feel about your quality of life. Dr. Ping has a special interest in ADHD, particularly in women and how hormones influence symptoms. She works at Menopause Care with Dr. Naomi Potter.  2:20 What is ADHD? 6:22 Signs of ADHD in women 9:30 ADHD and the menopause 14:28 Getting a diagnosis  21:06 Treatment options 26:43 Talking to family and friends about your diagnosis About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: www.menopausecare.co.uk Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media. Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

In this episode I'm speaking to leading rheumatologist Professor Hasan Tahir, about just why we experience joint pain as we age, and what menopause has to do with it. We're going to discuss everything from common aches and pains right through to conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteopenia, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. I want to use this episode to help you understand more about how you can get the right diagnosis for you, plus the range of treatment options including standard pain relief and lifestyle measures, and when to know when it's time to seek more specialist help. Professor Tahir is an award winning specialist in rheumatology, sports medicine and general medicine. He is a consultant at the Royal Free London NHS Trust with several private clinics, and is actively involved in the latest research and the use of new treatments in arthritis. He's been a TV presenter of Life Health Show, and is actively involved in humanitarian work overseas.  2:29 Aging and our joints 5:19 Changes with the menopause 6:44 What does a rheumatologist do? 8:16 Fibromyalgia 16:09 Treatment options for pain 22:45 Lifestyle changes 25:04 HRT About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: www.hasantahir.com www.myspaapp.net Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media. Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com

In this episode,I'm going to be talking to food coach and menopause expert Meera Bhogal, about how we can all cook our way to a happier menopause. We'll be talking about how many women can develop in midlife or discover they were suffering for years before with allergies and food intolerances, which can affect your quality of life during midlife and menopause. We'll also be discussing how through Meera's own personal journey with food allergies, she created a brand new healthy and nutrition rich food brand. Meera Bhogal is the founder of the healthy food brand Meera's Made From Scratch, which she created after realising that much of the gluten and dairy free food she needed to eat contained far too much sugar. She's hugely passionate about raising awareness of menopause, especially within South Asian communities where it's often not spoken about openly.  02:29 Meera's story 12:03 Building a food brand 19:13 Eating out with food intolerances 23:15 Easy cooking  26:55 Menopause and the South Asian community About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here.  Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: www.meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media. Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelattelounge.substack.com