The Latte Lounge Podcast

Welcome to Series Three of the Latte Lounge Podcast.  Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 14th February 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. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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/   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, Katie speaks to GP Dr. Nighat Arif, who explains why our skin changes as we age and the medical treatments, skincare regimes and lifestyle tweaks we can all consider. Plus we cover who, where and when to go for help if things don't improve. Dr Nighat Arif has over 15 years of experience in the NHS and private practice as a GP and medical educator specialising in women's health. You'll also know her as a TV doctor from BBC Breakfast, ITV This morning and BBC Look East, and she also hosts her own Sunday breakfast show on BBC Three Counties Radio. She is passionate about menopause care and appeared in the Channel Four documentary by Davina McCall, as well as on numerous podcasts and has been recognised for her exceptional commitment to raising awareness of menopause and women's health care in Black and Asian communities. In this episode: 2:32 The effect of hormonal changes on the skin4:01 The experiences of the Black and Asian communities6:34 Small changes we can make to help our skin8:11 Medical treatments10:34 Are experimental treatments effective?13:15 Vaginal skincare18:10 Vaginal atrophy20:15 Asking for help ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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 Dr Arif from OSD Healthcare https://osdhealthcare.co.uk/ Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Clarins. It was 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, Katie speaks to Dr Heather Currie MBE, about the causes of heavy bleeding and irregular periods during the perimenopause and menopause years and they discuss what treatments options are available. Dr. Heather Currie MBE is a gynaecologist and founder of Menopause Matters, an award winning website and quarterly magazine. As a trustee and past chair of the British Menopause Society, she is a driving force for women's health and medical care, and the author of many reviews and original articles in peer reviewed journals and books, with an MBE awarded in 2021, for services to health care. In this episode: 1:40 What happens to our cycles as we age3:55 When should you be concerned about irregular periods8:15 Changes in womb lining12:24 Treatment options16:33 Hormonal options19:12 Non-hormonal options20:50 Hysterectomy27:41 Gynecological cancers30:45 Scans33:04 PMDD ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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: Menopause Matters https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/ Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Clarins. It was 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, Katie speaks to Dr Wendy Molefi about why women can suffer from anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause years and they discuss what we can do both holistically and/or medically to improve these concerns. Dr. Molefi is an award winning menopause specialist and founder of the Vital Wellness clinic. She has a special interest in the psychological impact of the menopause on women's quality of life. With a background in wellness coaching and mindfulness teaching she takes a holistic and preventative approach with all of her patients. In this episode: 1:58 What is anxiety5:24 Why do some people have it?14:10 When does anxiety become something to be concerned about?17:31 Holistic treatments25:34 Apps for mindfulness27:22 Medical treatments ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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 Dr. Wendy Molefi at www.vitalwellnessclinic.com Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Clarins. It was 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, Katie speaks to Menopause Specialist, Dr Naomi Potter about hot flushes, their cause and what we can do about them. Dr. Naomi Potter qualified as a doctor in 2003 after first achieving a master's degree in psychology. After 16 years practising as a GP for the NHS, she now specialises solely in menopause care and treatments. Dr Potter's extensive training includes the advanced certification from the British Medical Society under the mentorship of Professor Nick Panay. She believes passionately, as we do, that women should have access to clear evidence based information to help them make informed choices on managing menopause. In this episode: 2:46 What are hot flushes?4:56 Why do some women get them?6:28 Lifestyle changes to reduce their impact9:30 HRT and hot flushes12:37 Cardiovascular disease15:48 How can family and workplaces mitigate the effects of hot flushes?18:03 When will they stop?19:36 Naomi’s book with Davina McCall ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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: Dr Potter’s clinic - https://menopausecare.co.uk/ Dr Potter’s book: Menopausing: The positive roadmap to your second spring by Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Clarins. It was 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, Katie speaks to Professor Guy Leschziner about why sleep can be so difficult for women during peri-menopause and menopause. Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist and a Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King's College London. He is a published author with ongoing research interests in sleep disorders, including restless leg syndrome. And he's presented two series on the brain and sleep for BBC Radio. And you may recognise him from The Secrets of Sleep on Channel Four.  In this episode: 4:54 Hormones effect on sleep7:37 Sleep hygiene13:03 Nutrition and exercise14:52 Insomnia20:45 Restless legs syndrome25:18 Treatments for sleeplessness during menopause28:04 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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 Prof Guy Leschziner at www.guyleschziner.com Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Clarins. It was 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

Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch discusses weight loss challenges during menopause, sensible eating for middle years, importance of protein, managing blood sugar, stress's impact on food, gut health, and mindful eating in a fun and informative chat.

Welcome to Series Two of the Latte Lounge Podcast.  Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 13 December 2022.   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. 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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/ 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

Fitness & Women's Health Expert, Amanda Thebe, shares her menopause journey, importance of strength training and nutrition in midlife. Discusses diet culture, fad diets, and why weight loss goals matter. Talks about her book and offers top tips for overall health.

In our fifth episode Katie speaks to Dr Shahzadi Harper about the impact menopause can have on sex, treatments for physical symptoms, how to speak to your partner about it, and how to get the spark back. In this episode: 0:41 Why do our hormones affect the vagina, vulva and other areas?3:20 The impact of these changes on women’s lives and relationships5:00 Declining testosterone5:38 Treatment options8:48 How can we talk to our partners about this?13:14 How to approach your doctor and pharmacist about oestrogen and testosterone19:22 Dr Harper’s book21:03 A final top tip ______ 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 the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a 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. Follow The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us)Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Links from this episode: Dr Harper’s book - The Perimenopause Solution: Take control of your hormones before they take control of you by Dr Shahzadi Harper and Emma Bardwell Website - https://theharperclinic.com/ The Latte Lounge’s menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. It was produced by Emily Crosby Media. 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