Have you ever wondered how you can take charge of your health during the tumultuous journey of perimenopause? In this episode, we’re joined by Pauline Cox, a functional nutritionist and a dedicated advocate for women's health. Together, we explore the transformative phase of perimenopause, shedding light on the intricate relationship between hormonal balance and nutrition.

Pauline shares her personal journey through hormonal fluctuations, revealing the fears many women face and how education can empower them to reclaim control over their health. With her wealth of knowledge, she offers practical strategies that women can easily implement to navigate this critical stage.

Curious about supplements? Pauline provides insights into essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and vitamin D, explaining how they can support hormonal health.

Pauline Cox is a highly respected nutritionist, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering people through functional medicine and optimal health practices. With a deep focus on hormonal health, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine, Pauline’s work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for vibrant health and longevity.

She co-founded Sow & Arrow, a health-focused company that provides nourishing, whole-food products, and educational resources. Pauline is also the author of Primal Living in a Modern World, where she explores ancestral health practices and their role in achieving optimal well-being. Her engaging, science-backed approach to nutrition and wellness has made her a sought-after speaker and educator across various platforms.

You can learn more about Pauline’s work and health philosophies on her website or connect with her on Instagram for tips on nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness.

With Thanks to the sponsors of the episode, The Better Menopause.

Could childhood experiences shape our emotions during menopause? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with psychodynamic coach Lavinia Brown 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.