What the Fog? with Jo and Em

In Episode 19 we talk about Menopause in the Workplace and new obligations being brought in for employers and also how to advocate for ourselves at the doctors, if we feel we are not being listened to.NICE guidance for doctors on Menopause.www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23Jo's Symptom tracker For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 18, apart from having lots of giggles, we chat about, important but not often talked about, OSTEOPOROSIS.We give you statistics from experts, but most importantly, we talk about the things we can do to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures as we age.For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry for the delay but as it's World Menopause Day we thought we would publish Episode 17 of our podcast.We are talking to Trudy Simmons , business coach, entrepreneur, speaker and author about her perimenopause journey. Trudy runs the Daisy Chain Group which offers one-to-one coaching, monthly workshops and amazing networking and online communities to support women entrepreneurs.She is the author of "Doubt less --- do More" available on Amazon and via her website.For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! After a 6 month break (which we didn't intend to be that long), we return with Episode 16. A short little re intro and catch up , we chat about Menopause in the workplace and policies in different countries and let you know about our plans for going forward.For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 15 we chat about the "Manopause", staying on HRT for the rest of our lives, you are never too old to try HRT to see if it works for you and taking responsibility for our decisions that we make to enhance our "healthspan".For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our last Episode as "What the Fog? with Jo and Em" (we are rebranding), we talk about all sorts of things and have a good laugh.From Vaginal Oestrogen, to the "Millenopause", no that's not a mistype... it's a thing apparently.From The Australian Senate enquiry report to our 3 Golden Nuggets.The dates Em couldn't remember for her Intensive Menopause Specialist Coach training programme are Sat 19 and Sun 20 October , but can also be found on her websiteFor more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 13 we talk to the lovely Sam Evans from Sam talks Sex and Jo Divine, about Menopause, Vaginal health, intimacy, lack of libido, sex toys, vaginal oestrogen and more.Sam has kindly offered all our listeners a discount at Jo Divine.All contact details for Sam and the Pelvic Health physio list is below.The 10% discount code is WHATTHEFOG (£5 minimum spend on full priced products excluding P&P) valid until 31/08/24. They only ship within the UK.Website https://www.jodivine.com/[email protected] 888284Instagram and Twitter is @samtalkssexhttps://www.instagram.com/samtalkssex/https://x.com/SamTalksSexJo Divinehttps://www.instagram.com/jo.divine/https://www.facebook.com/JoDivineShop/https://x.com/jodivineukPOGP :find a physiohttps://thepogp.co.uk/patients/physiotherapists/Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks podcast is Part 2 with the lovely Helen Morris, from The Aware Mind.Helen is a Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness teacher and fellow Executive Menopause Coach.In this 2nd part, we find out about Helen's Mindfulness teaching and how Hypnotherapy can help all of us, whether we are going through peri-menopause or not.Em is honest about her trauma of losing her husband nearly 20 years ago and how all of us can use counselling and hypnotherapy as a healing process.Helen has offered our podcast listeners a 10% discount for her Mindfulness course, please use the code: WTF10 at checkout.Helen's contact details are as follows:Helen's Course on Mindfulness can be found HERE.FacebookLinkedinWebsiteInstagramLinks for accredited and qualified Hypnotherapists are below: UK & International register of hypnotherapists National register of psychotherapists and counsellors To find training companiesRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have our usual little catch up and then hear from the lovely Helen Morris, from The Aware Mind.Helen is a Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness teacher and fellow Executive Menopause Coach.In this first part we find out about Helen's personal Menopause journey, having been plunged into a surgical menopause in her mid 30's.Helen's contact details are as follows:Helen's Course on Mindfulness can be found HERE.FacebookLinkedinWebsiteInstagramRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 10 - Do you have a WOV? We have a general chit chat and find out "What's news in the news" and discuss the WOV !Do you have a WOV and if you don't, do you know how to get one?Links for what we spoke about:Dr Mary Claire Haver and her chat with the Guardian is HERE.Safe Lubricants and Sam talks Sex is HERERemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukJo Instagram @whatthefogEm Instagram @themodernmenopause Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 9 we have a general chit chat and talk about:absorption of transdermal HRT;Kate Muir and her new book "Everything you wanted to know about the Contraceptive pill but were afraid to ask",and Kate Muir's podcast with Louise Newson about the book.We mention Dr Rangan Chaterjee's chat about stress, on the Zoe podcast.Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukEm – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogInstagram @themodernmenopause Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedInLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8 is the second part of our chat to Helen Davis, a Clinical hypnotherapist and "Bones for Life" teacher.In this second part, we talk about what "Bones for Life" actually is and we try an exercise (and did take it seriously, honestly !!).We have our usual catch up and chat about the Mel Robbins and Dr Mary Claire Haver podcast, which is a MUST listen; and we talk about Dr Lisa Mosconi's recent book "The Menopause Brain" and emotional mastery (though we must say neither of us have mastered our emotions currently !!)Dr Mosconi's books are available on Amazon and in good bookstores and the link to the podcast Jo spoke about with Dr Mosconi is here.Helen Davis's Instagram; LinkedIn ; FacebookRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 7 we talk to the lovely Helen Davis, a Clinical hypnotherapist and "Bones for Life" teacher.We have split our chat with Helen into 2 parts, this first part Helen talks about her personal Menopause story and what led her to become a "Bones for Life" teacher.We talk very briefly about the publication in the Lancet and funny (but not funny) extract and mention a study from over 20 years ago that showed that post menopausal women in a study taking low dose Estradiol showed significantly increased bone mineral density.Helen Davis's Instagram; LinkedIn; FacebookRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a general chit chat and a look at "What's news in the news?"We talk about weighted vests and bone density, the HRT Prepayment Prescription, menowashing and a study on Testosterone.And of course mention some of our favourites: Dr Louise Newson, Dr Mary Claire Haver, Kelly Casperson MD, Dr Nighat Arif and the amazing Body Coach - Joe WicksLinks as mentioned in the podcast are:What the Fog Menopause hubKelly Casperson talking about the testosterone studyRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode of 2024, we decided to change things up a bit and chat about Men's health, hormones and testosterone deficiency with Dr Jeff Foster.Testosterone deficiency can cause brain fog, so we thought it tied in nicely with the title of our podcast!Dr Foster is a GP and Men's Health Specialist, and the Medical Director and Founder of H3 Health.As a committee member of the British Society of Sexual Medicine he has been involved in writing the most recent national guidelines for testosterone deficiency in men.Dr Jeff Foster instagramH3 health facebookIn October 2023 he published his book " Man alive - The Health problems men face and how to fix them".A must read and pass on to a male that you love and want to keep healthy. :)I spoke about Kelly Casperson MD on the podcast too, she has a great Instagram and podcast. If you follow her, let her know where you found her !AND NOT FORGETTING...Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our Christmas Epiosde (Episode 4) we talk about Jo's new Menopause GP crush Dr Mary Claire Haver and Em's new obsession (being the science nerd she is) Dr Lisa Mosconi.We chat about Jo's strange Christmas family tradition and our regular " What's news in the news" : the new non-hormonal treatment for vasomotor symptoms and the importance of Vaginal oestrogen and the connection with UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections).The links:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/18/veoza-fezolinetant-menopause-drug-hot-flushes-wins-uk-approval?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other‘Millions of women are suffering who don’t have to’: why it’s time to end the misery of UTIsOn instagram you will find Dr Lisa Mosconi here and you will find Dr Mary Claire Haver here.Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dedicated to Jo's brother Alistair, who sadly passed away, age 51, on 12.11.23; after a short battle with cancer.On episode 3 we have a fantastic chat with 3 out of the 4 "Effin Hormones" ladies.Helen, Emma and Terri were a delight to chat to have and we have a fair few laughs aswell as covering important issues around Peri and Menopause.The ladies have their own website effinhormones.com and their own podcast effin hormones and we were delighted that they took the time to be our guests.If you haven't yet come across their podcast take a listen they are such fun to listen to aswell as having an amazing array of guests.The link to the Nice Guidelines document, Menopause: diagnosis and management as spoken about by Jo is here.Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We decided to do a last minute bonus episode as it is World Menopause Day.We catch up, have a bit of a giggle and talk about the Theme this year of Cardio Vascular disease and Menopause and how we can reduce the risks.Here is the link for the information from the International Menopause Society that we spoke about.https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-WMD-FLYER-Colour.pdfRemember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected] more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our very first official episode we chat to the amazing Diane Danzebrink about all things Menopause.Her personal journey, her Campaign #makemenopausematter, hew new booklet "Understanding the Menopause" that can be downloaded free of charge from her website, her new anmated film Cycle of Change; Understanding Menopause - YouTubeShe not only has an amazing story but is such a lovely lady and is an inspiration to us all.To sign the #makemenopausematter petition Click here (Petition · Make Menopause Matter in Healthcare, Employment and Education. #MakeMenopauseMatter · Change.org) To find out more about Diane and her work visit her website www.menopausesupport.co.uk To download Diane’s Booklet Understanding the Menopause Click here. (Read or download our new guidance booklet – menopausesupport.co.uk) If you would like to register to join Jo's try before you buy session, here’s the link to buy tickets for the online workshop on 17th October called “Understanding menopause & Why it’s a Workplace Issue” https://buytickets.at/couragecoaching/1019668 Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about. [email protected] more information about Jo and Em visit the following:Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.ukInstagram @whatthefogFounder What the Fog? Facebook GroupLinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.ukInstagram @themodernmenopause LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very first Episode, our Introduction, you will find out who we are, what we do and why we wanted to start a podcast. Once you have got to know us we hope you will find us fun, frendly, amusing??? haha and want to join us each month for a bit of a giggle combined with informative and interesting conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.