Menopause Support Beyond HRT with Menopause Specialist Hazel Hayden

Not everyone can, or wants to take HRT for menopause symptoms. And even for those who do, it doesn’t always fix everything. So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!🌸 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ Enjoying the podcast? Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastSUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment we love hearing from you!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube W: www.bristolmenopause.comI: @bristolmenopauseF: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman ClinicTT: @bristolwellwomanclinic☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not everyone can, or wants to take HRT for menopause symptoms. And even for those who do, it doesn’t always fix everything. So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!🌸 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ Enjoying the podcast? Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastSUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment we love hearing from you!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube W: www.bristolmenopause.comI: @bristolmenopauseF: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman ClinicTT: @bristolwellwomanclinic☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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