The Latte Lounge Podcast

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May 9, 2023 • 39min

Hair thinning and hair loss during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Michael Douglas

In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas. So many women experience hair loss and hair thinning during our midlife years and during menopause, which I know can really impact on self esteem. So this episode is an important conversation to have. We're going to be discussing what changes happen to our hair as we age and get Michael's expert advice on how to best protect, cut and style our hair. We'll also be discussing the treatment options that will and won't work to save us all wasting valuable time and money on products that don't make a difference and could even make things worse. You may have seen Michael on TVs This Morning, GMB or on The One Show over the years, or perhaps listened to him on his podcast making the cut, which he co hosts with his partner, TV presenter and menopause campaigner Davina McCall. Michael is on a mission to use his 30 years of experience to demystify the world of hair styling for women, empowering them with the tools, knowledge and confidence to style their hair quickly and without fast or hours spent in the salon. In this episode 01:47 How does hair change in midlife? 4:00 Is hair loss inevitable? 9:00 Seeking professional help 12:00 Do products help? 15:08 Cuts and styling 18:01 Hair extensions 22:08 Going grey and embracing the grey 27:35 Dying hair 30:35 Talking about the menopause 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 £10 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: https://mdlondon.co.uk/ Instagram: @mdlondon Twitter: @mdlondon TikTok: @mdlondonhair Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

Mar 14, 2023 • 46min

Breast Cancer: The facts during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Prof Michael Baum

From the very first stages of planning this podcast over a year ago, there was one person I knew I had to interview. Professor Michael Baum is a British surgical oncologist who has dedicated his career to caring for women with breast cancer, and was honoured with the St Gallen Lifetime Achievement Award for the treatment of breast cancer in 2007, and the gold medal of the International College of Surgeons. During his career Professor Baum had a key influence on how breast cancer is now treated and manage co developing pioneering treatments, including one that replaces weeks of long treatment with just one shot of radiotherapy in a single 20 to 30 minute hospital visit. He is quite simply an inspiration in the world of women's health. And for regulars of the Latte Lounge, you'll also know that I'm lucky enough to call this wonderful man, my dad, and he's part of the reason I created the Latte Lounge. In this episode we're going to be exploring breast cancer and midlife and just how common it is looking at the latest treatment options, and how menopausal symptoms can impact recovery. Professor Baum is going to share his vast experience with us and explain how diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has evolved over the years and just why he's optimistic about the future of breast cancer research. In this episode 2:41 Professor Baum’s inspiration and career 6:16 How breast cancer treatment has evolved during his career 8:37 Current treatments and survival rates 13:20 Screening 22:00 Alternatives to screening 23:30 Advice for high risk women 26:50 Early diagnosis and risk 31:16 Does HRT cause breast cancer? 34:36 Treating breast cancer and menopause 40:53 The future of women’s health 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 £10 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: The History and mystery of breast cancer, by Professor Michael Baum Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

Mar 7, 2023 • 30min

Positive Mental Attitude: How to boost your self-confidence during perimenopause, menopause and midlife - with Michelle Griffiths Robinson

In this episode, I'm going to be talking to life coach and Olympian Michelle Griffiths Robinson. I first interviewed Michelle for the midlife Festival in 2021, all about self belief and confidence. And honestly, it was such an inspiring conversation that I knew I just had to have her back for this podcast. Michelle represented Great Britain for two decades as a triple jumper competing at the highest level, including at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She was the first woman to jump over 14 metres in the Commonwealth. Since then, she has combined her passion for fitness and personal growth and is now a coach and mentor for individuals and organisations. Today, we're going to be chatting all about positive mindset in midlife, how to avoid the comparison trap, how to get yourself out of a rut and feeling great about yourself, and what self care really means for us busy women. I promise you by the end of this conversation, when Michelle, you're going to feel energised, empowered, and excited about the possibilities in life. In this episode 1:46 Michelle’s confidence journey 5:07 Coaching women through the menopause 8:00 Tools for regaining confidence 10:00 Choosing between acceptance and change 12:00 Committing to fitness 14:47 Embracing your personal style 16:37 Does size matter? 18:27 The sandwich generation 21:00 Avoiding the comparison trap 23:25 Taking care of yourself through difficult times 25:43 Establishing boundaries 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 £10 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: Michelle’s website: michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk Instagram: @michellegriffithrobinson Twitter: @RobinsonOly Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

Feb 28, 2023 • 32min

Love your pelvic floor, during perimenopause, menopause and midlife - with Jane Simpson

In this episode, I'm talking to continence nurse specialist and author Jane Simpson, about the impact that ageing and fluctuating hormones during menopause have on our pelvic health. We’ll cover the common problems we might experience with our pelvic floors, including weak bladders, that feeling of always needing to go to the loo, as well as tightness and tension in our pelvis. And Jane will be sharing a whole host of tips and guidance on how you can ease your symptoms. Jane has been a continence nurse specialist with her own private practice at the London Clinic for the last 25 years. Now semi-retired and with much more time, her focus is on raising global awareness of pelvic floor health. She's also the author of the Pelvic Floor Bible and has appeared on television, radio, in podcasts, and written many varied articles to spread the word with evidence based knowledge about all things pelvic floor. In this episode 1:37 What is the pelvic floor? 2:55 What causes the pelvic floor to weaken? 4:45 What effect do our hormones in menopause have? 6:51 The importance of seeking help with pelvic floor issues 8:26 How to do pelvic floor exercises 11:22 Gadgets for your pelvic floor - do they work? 14:08 Lifestyle changes you can make to help your pelvic floor 19:40 When and how to seek medical help 22:51 How services could be improved 26:10 It’s never too late to strengthen your pelvic floor 27:30 Jane’s book - The Pelvic Floor Bible 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 £10 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: Instagram - @Jane_thePelvicFloorBibleWebsite - www.thepelvicfloorbible.com Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

Feb 21, 2023 • 37min

Working it Out Together: How to communicate in your relationship through midlife and menopause - with Stephanie & Marvin Ambrosius

In this episode, we're talking about relationships. And I'm so pleased to be joined by fitness coach and presenter Marvin Ambrosius and his wife, Stephanie, an experienced individual and relationship therapist. With the average age of divorce in this country being 45 to 55, we're going to be exploring all of the challenges that come with relationships in midlife, and tips on how to navigate through these to build stronger relationships with our loved ones. From the impact of perimenopause and menopause, on relationships, how to prioritise the relationship amongst the juggle of work, and parents and kids, as well as through life. And we'll also be looking at how men and women approach this phase of life differently, and why communication really is key. Stephanie is a relationship therapist with over 14 years of experience. After growing up in an environment where marriage appeared to be very hard work, Stephanie became motivated to want to help people to find happiness, both within themselves and also with their partners. She currently works with individual adults and couples at all stages of relationship. Joining Stephanie is her husband, personal trainer and fitness presenter Marvin Ambrosius. You may know Marvin from the hit ITV television series, Eat Shop Save, and Sky TVs Fit in Five series. It was his own personal battle with losing weight that inspired him to help individuals with limited time in their day to still be able to work out and move closer towards their fitness goals. In this episode 2:11 Relationship challenges in your 40s and 50s 5:19 Bringing men into the conversation 10:41 Why are some people reluctant to talk about hard topics? 17:30 Strategies to encourage communication 20:15 Talking about sex 23:28 The role of fitness in relationships 28:10 When is it time to give up on a relationship? 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 £10 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: Marvin’s website: www.fitfreaks.tv Socials: @MarvinAmbrosius Stephanie’s Instagram: @satherapies_official Stephanie’s YouTube: @satherapies Staphanie’s website: www.satherapies.com Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

Feb 14, 2023 • 31min

Testosterone & Libido during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Heather Hirsch MD

In this episode, I talk to menopause clinician, author and podcaster Dr. Heather Hirsch, about the role of testosterone for women, especially in midlife, often misunderstood as just a male hormone. Testosterone can actually be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to our perimenopause and menopause symptoms. We'll be talking about what we need it for, how and why we lose it, how it can help with boosting libido, brain clarity and energy levels too, but also why it may not be right for everyone. And we'll also find out why it's hard to get it prescribed in the UK right now. Dr. Hirsch is an internal medicine physician specialising in women's health and menopause care at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, USA. Her clinical work and research centres on inequalities or unanswered questions in the field of women's health, specifically menopause education, and she aims to help women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause to thrive in midlife. In this episode 2:09 What is testosterone and why do women need it? 4:07 Where is testosterone made? 6:45 What happens to testosterone levels in women during menopause? 10:01 How do you receive testosterone if you need it? 14:08 Side effects and span of treatment 17:39 Problems in accessing testosterone 23:39 Inequalities in women’s healthcare 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: Website: www.heatherhirschmd.com Twitter: @HeatherHirschMD Instagram: @HeatherHirschMD TikTok: @HeatherHirschMD Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Visit Sylk for a free sample or use code LL40 at the checkout for a 40% discount on products! 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

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