In this episode we are having a look at sugar addiction, the science behind it and the way out of it. And to help us to have a clear understanding of this topic, we have invited Sophie Hascher.

With a strong foundation in both Neuroscience and Psychology, Sophie Hascher integrates cutting-edge brain science into leadership development, luxury wellness and longevity, focusing on cognitive enhancement and wellbeing optimisation. Having worked with renowned wellness destinations like Kamalaya and the Four Seasons, she has become a pioneer in applying neuroscience to elevating performance and mental resilience. Currently pursuing a PhD in Food & Sugar Addiction, Sophie continues to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application. 

You can find Sophie here:

LinkedIn: Sophie Hascher | LinkedIn

Instagram:  Sophie | Brain Health, Wellness & Cognitive Performance (@sophie.helene.ltd) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: www.brainflowelite.co.uk

Jazz is a North London mum of three, whose journey into babywearing began during the challenging early days of motherhood. Navigating life with a baby who never seemed happy unless being held, she discovered the connection and freedom that babywearing could bring and it changed everything.

Now a trained babywearing consultant and founder of Camden Babywearing, Jazz is passionate about making slings and carriers accessible to all families. She also volunteers with Mel who runs Wrap a Hug Sling Library, in east London where her love for supporting parents truly began. Jazz’s mission is simple, to help others find comfort, confidence, and connection through babywearing.

You can get in touch with Jazz on IG:

@camdenbabywearing

In today’s episode our guest is Shivaun McCullough, whom I invited to talk to us about career change, what can be the challenges and practical tips to help you make the changes happen.

Shivaun is a leadership & life coach, a certified Career Coach, an NLP Master Practitioner and a facilitator. She works with organisations as well as private individuals around career change or other change that people want. She designs and run leadership programmes and coaches teams and individuals too. For decades before that she was a communications Strategist and worked with a raft of well known blue-chip multinationals including John Lewis, Citibank, Microsoft and Lloyds Banking Group. She said that throughout these 2 phases of her career, the red thread was the people. That always been the reasons she was motivated to go to work. Shivaun lives in Kentish town with her husband. Beyond work, she can be spotted out on her bike, dipping in the pond or sitting creating at her sewing machine.

You can find Shivaun here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaunmccullough/

www.shivaunmccullough.com

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This week we are talking to Coral Movasseli and we are looking at Endometriosis, what it is, how is it diagnosed, how can we manage the condition, what support we should seek and so much more!

Coral is the founder of The Coral's Reef, a platform to help others with endometriosis and adenomyosis take greater ownership by sharing her journey and holistic approach to managing chronic women’s diseases. Through her own transformative experience of dramatically improving her quality of life, she distills key scientific insights, life-changing hacks, and critical resources to help others navigate their journey. The platform is for those living with these chronic conditions, or simply curious to learn more.

Having faced the isolation and information gaps that often come with chronic illness, Coral set out to be part of the solution. She’s dedicated thousands of hours to better understanding endometriosis and adenomyosis—diving into scientific research, meeting with top medical professionals, taking health science classes, and experimenting with alternative approaches. With over 20 years of living a deeply holistic lifestyle and her proverbial 10,000+ hours in health and wellness, she brings her informed, compassionate, and practical perspective to help others own their condition before it owns them.

Coral hails from the tech sector - having launched digital products, and founded software organizations in London and Toronto, most recently in Generative AI. She grew her first business across Ireland by equipping thousands of women access careers in the tech sector and making strides in gender equity. Previously, she led digital innovation at Accenture's global innovation lab and began her career as a research analyst for Canada’s foreign office.

Coral is a Hansard Scholar, and holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and an Honours BSc. from the University of Ottawa. She is the proud recipient of the Advocate of the Year by Women in IT and the Women of Influence by Irish Women's Award. When she’s not busy driving change, Coral can be found fermenting sauerkraut, shaping pottery vases, or tending to her veggie garden.

Links:

Subscribe to The Coral's Reef: https://linktr.ee/thecoralsreef

Access tidbits on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoralsreef

Connect directly with Coral: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coralm/

This week, we are talking to Lynn Murphy about perinatal trauma, what it is, how to support people, who have experienced it and whether and how we can prevent it.

With over twenty five years of supporting women through the journey of pregnancy & birth into motherhood, Lynn Murphy developed her approach under the umbrella of the Active Birth Centre which she ran as co-director for many years alongside Janet Balaskas.

Lynn supports women through an embodied approach that includes awareness not only of our physical body but also our emotional, spiritual & mental wellbeing as each element affects the others.

Alongside this Lynn also offers birth debrief sessions which can include Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind as well as one-to-one coaching for mothers and her Motherhood Mentoring packages which support you on your ongoing journey of motherhood.

Lynn also offers enrichment trainings and mentoring to all practitioners who work with new mothers.

You can contact Lynn and join her classes through the following links:

https://lynnmurphyyoga.com/womb-to-world-training

https://lynnmurphyyoga.com/women-workshops-retreats

https://lynnmurphyyoga.com/the-motherhood

https://lynnmurphyyoga.com/perinatal-trauma-recovery-support

In this episode, we are talking about the challenges that parents of young kids face when they are trying to balance parenthood with work. Emilie Belibi, are guest, has experienced those challenges herself and so she came up with a solution. Listen in to find out what it is.

Emilie, a proud muother and founder of Em & Drew, is rewriting the narrative for working parents. She empowers parents by creating spaces that balance parental and work responsibilities, giving them the choice to thrive in both. With a focus on real business impact, Emilie is transforming how parents navigate career and family, offering a modern solution where parents no longer have to choose between the two.

You can find out more here and if you can, please fill in the survey:

Here is the survey for working parents: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNC9LXF

the website: www.emanddrew.co.uk

linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-belibi/

www.linkedin.com/company/em&drew

Insta: www.instagram.com/emanddrew.co/

In today’s episode, we learn from our wonderful guest Alexe Woods all about yoga Nidra, what it is, how it works and its endless benefits.

Born with a deep connection to creativity and movement, Alexe discovered early on that these were her tools for navigating many of her life's challenges. In her early 20ies she pioneered alternative dance in the UK, she has always used her unique experiences to innovate and inspire women.

In 2014, the fast-paced life that once fueled her began to take a toll. Recognising the need for change, Alexe embraced a new journey of self-discovery. This path led her to Yoga Nidra, body astrology and cyclical living, practices that transformed her approach to wellness and life.

Today, Alexe is dedicated to helping others find balance and empowerment through these ancient practices. As a Yoga Nidra instructor, moonologer, and holistic wellness coach, she guides individuals in embracing their unique energy, aligning with the rhythms of nature, and creating personalised self-care routines that resonate with the cycles of the sun and moon and believes by understanding your unique body astrology needs we can protect and heal ourselves.

Alexe’s has a vision for change and has created the methodology behind Universal Movement her mission is to help you unlock your potential, by living by the sun and the moon cycles, enables us understand our unique movement and self care needs to heal, rest, manifest and thrive in every area of your life.

You can find Alexe here:

https://www.universalmovement.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lunarlexe?igsh=MXE1azBhZjdtOWpxbQ==

https://youtube.com/@universalmovementmethod?si=toEFXC-0fM8L4gPc

In this episode, we are exploring the idea of sexual soul with the incredible Daven Lee. We talk about what it is, its impact on our well being and every day lives.

Daven is passionate about supporting women to connect with their sexual energy, or what she calls the Sexual Soul.

Her practice is unlike any other approach to sexuality: Daven orients to the Sexual Soul as the taproot to our deepest truth, our creative essence and the key to our sovereignty and freedom, as well as our delight and pleasure!

As a guide and teacher, Daven offers a deeply feminine view of the world that is both empowering and nurturing, grounded in the body and trusting of the soul.

She works one-on-one and in small groups guiding sensitive, intuitive clients with intimacy and relationship challenges to trust the knowing of their bodies, the wisdom of their desires, and the power of their gifts.

She is also the creator of the Power of the Yin Oracle Deck, an original 58-card guidance deck to the wisdom of the yin.

You can find Daven here:

www.hellosexualsoul.com

www.yinoracle.com

https://www.instagram.com/poweroftheyinoracle?igsh=MW95endiajJ1bTFlMA==

https://www.instagram.com/hellosexualsoul?igsh=MW10dXozZG12ZXZuYg==

Priyanka Thakrar is the founder of Riva Wellness, a postnatal wellness platform on a mission to essentialise postpartum care, ensuring a smooth transition from pregnancy to parenthood. After graduating from Northwestern University, Priyanka worked at Goldman Sachs in New York, and relocated to London in 2021. Her passion for women’s health was sparked by witnessing the challenges new mothers face, and she is now dedicated to creating inclusive, expert-led spaces that provide physical, mental, and emotional support for postpartum recovery.

You can contact Priyanka here:

Website: https://www.rivawellness.co.uk/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rivawellness?igsh=MTJxZG5pZzAwZm1tbA==

This week we are tackling a juicy subject in the world of parenting and that is Parental rage, what it is, where does it come from and how to manage it. Fortunately, we have an expert on board to help us answer all these questions:

Emily Hughes is a Conscious Parenting Coach and founder of Finding Flow Parenting. She works with parents (1:1 and with co-parents) who feel stuck in frustration, overwhelm and conflict to find more ease and flow in family life. She empowers parents to stay centred and grounded, to improve their communication skills, emotional intelligence and peaceful boundary setting skills. She also helps parents to do the deeper work to unearth patterns and limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck.

Also trained in Somatics, Emily is a big believer in brain body parenting and parenting in tune with all the nervous systems in the household.

You can fund Emily here:

www.findingflowparenting.coach

www.instagram.com/findingflowparenting

www.facebook.com/findingflowparenting

Today, we discuss pelvic floor health with the lovely Ali.

Ali Crocker is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. Ali graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked for 20 years in both the NHS and private sector within the UK.

Ali completed a Master’s degrees in Continence and Uro-Gynaecology in 2016 and has a wide range of experience treating a variety of Male and Female pelvic conditions with a particular interest in urinary and faecal incontinence, gynaecological prolapse conditions, pelvic pain and managing an overactive bladder.

 

Ali's Qualifications and Memberships:

·         BSc Hons Physiotherapy

·         BA Hons Recreation and Sport Management

·         CMI L5 Operational Management

·         Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)

·         Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (state registration) SRP

·         Full Member of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) special interest group (MPOGP)

There are plenty of resources when it comes to pelvic health, as well tools to make it easier to access all areas and apps to help with motivation. The NHS website is always a good place to start. If your issues persist despite practising the exercises for a few months or if your symptoms are severe, please seek medical help or a pelvic floor physiotherapist.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/10-ways-to-stop-leaks/

#PelvicFloorHealth #Wellness #HealthMatters #SelfCare #Empowerment

#Healthcare #femalehealth #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #women #womeninbusiness #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #fertility #pregnancy #birth #postnatal #maternity #flexappeal #pelvicfloor

#BreakTheSilence

In this episode, we are talking about the ways we can support people with eating disorders and what impact eating disorders have on the family. Our guest, Sophia Vieira brings her expertise and experience to help us understand this complex and sensitive topic.

Sophia Vieira worked in the Metropolitan Police for twelve years, the last eight as a  serving Police Officer. Through her experiences, she discovered her passion for working with children and young people. 

She began working as a Therapeutic Care Worker 6 years ago, and has worked in both Tier 4 (inpatients) and in Tier 3 (intensive outpatients) settings for children and young people with eating disorders: mainly Anorexia. The two approaches were very different, and the philosophy behind Eating Disorder's Home Care has evolved from these experiences.

EDHC are working to become one of the most renowned UK specialist services, offering high quality care to young people and their families. EDHC provides specialist bespoke home care and evidence-based interventions with the aim of reducing crises and hospital admissions.

If you are a family member or carer who is finding it hard to cope with a young person with an eating disorder or if you are over 18, living with an eating disorder and needing some specialised help, contact EDHC to see how they can help and support you.

https://www.eatingdisordershomecare.com/

#Healthcare #femalehealth #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #women #womeninbusiness #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #fertility #pregnancy #birth #postnatal #maternity #flexappeal #psychologyofeating #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders 

This week we are talking to two wonderful authors, incredible women and inspiring humans. Buntle and Sara-Louise have published a book that fills a massive hole in the market. They’ve written informative, witty and heart-wrenching book about what it’s like for neurodiverse people, but especially women, to navigate relationships while staying true to themselves.

Bontle Senne (she/her) is a 7 times published writer, corporate speaker, ADHD coach, global interim transformation director, feminist publisher, and co-author of The ND Lovers Club.

Sara-Louise Ackrill is a multiply neurodivergent therapist, speaker, writer, CEO, and social entrepreneur working in neurodiversity. The ND Lovers Club is her first book.

You can find their amazing book The ND Lovers Club here:

https://www.amazon.com/Neurodivergent-Lovers-Club-Women-Lust/dp/1068356502

https://www.builttodiverge.com/

And you can also find Sara-Louise here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-louise-ackrill-frsa-9490871b3/

This week, we have an amazing guest on our podcast telling us all about Matrescence. Susannah Dale is the founder of The Maternity Pledge and the Matrescence Club. She is passionate about educating  people on matrescence and discussing and sharing information about how we perceive motherhood and the impact that it has on our mental health.

Her antenatal Matrescence packs cover all the things you wish you were told before having a baby , a feeding preference plan, and a postnatal plan - studies say filling in a postnatal plan lessens incidences of maternal distress and postnatal disorders. Her digital new mum matrescence magazine is for anyone who didn't get the memo about matrescence when they were pregnant and is currently experiencing it. Both can be bought at www.maternitypledge.com/store.

Susannah runs social impact workplace training for leaders and managers to better support new parents and encourages organisations to join the Maternity Pledge to make the workplace better for mother's returning to work. You can find out more at www.maternitypledge.com

Follow her on instagram @matrescence_club and sign up to her free fortnightly newsletter

#matresence #Healthcare #femalehealth #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #women #womeninbusiness #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #fertility #pregnancy #birth #postnatal #maternity #flexappeal 

On this episode we have a great podcast guest talking about how to get your needs met in a workplace.

Pilar Sifas Obiol specialises in coaching in the workplace with a holistic view, as every aspect of our life has an influence on how we behave at work. She uses her workshops and her one-to-one sessions to help people to figure out why they are stuck in a situation they don’t want to be in, where the stagnation comes from and what they can do to overcome this situation and achieve their goals towards the life they want.

This may seem unthinkable for some, but she believes in people. Pilar believes we all have the potential to achieve anything we want as long as we are realistic, honest with ourselves and open to take action - and with her coaching skills she makes sure that her clients become aware of this potential and use it to their benefit.

So "Hit the gas and be your best self by 2025" , you can reach Pilar here:

www.yourclaritycoaching.com

#Healthcare #femalehealth #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #women #womeninbusiness #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #fertility #pregnancy #birth #postnatal #maternity #flexappeal

Today, we are talking to an amazing human, entrepreneur and mum with ADHD about what it is like to navigate life with neurodiversity and how to make most of it and thrive.

Liana Fricker, Founder of Inspiration Space, empowers solo founders and 'Companies of One' through passion, profit, and impact. Her focus is on harmonising human activity with environmental responsibility, paving the way for a new generation of conscious entrepreneurs. Her mission? "Inspire the Inspired."She is a mentor for the Black Business Residency at Somerset House and recognised by Startups Magazine in 2022 and 2023 as one of the 'Most Influential Woman,' in the industry.

Today’s podcast was so much fun to record! Liana is life itself, force of nature and incredibly fun. I hope you not only have as much fun as we did, but that you also took a lot away from this episode and feel as inspired by Liana’s story as we do.

You can find Liana here:

Website: https://www.theinspirationspace.co/about-us

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theinspirationspace.co?igsh=bDRhd2MyeHJ1dmZp

@theinspirationspace.co

We need a few months to focus on improving our well being and being there for our families in our full capacity right now. We will be back in September with more new and exciting content. Meanwhile, there is plenty of material already for you to look back on and feel free to get in touch with any questions or suggestions for themes or guests for our podcast. We appreciate your understanding, thank you for your support and take care of yourselves 💜 Kristina and Hetal

This week we invited Lisa Watson and Jeanette Forder to discuss with us the issues women face in the workplace and what can we do as a society to address that. Lisa Watson qualified in 1989 as a Registered Nurse at Guys Hospital London. Her career started in acute medicine and A&E, but since 2003 she has been working in NHS General Practice in Primary Care as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and an independent nurse prescriber. Her own personal experiences and special interest in women’s health fuelled her passion to train as a Menopause Specialist to provide top quality care and advice to all women, at every stage of their menopause journey. She holds the Advanced Certificate of Menopause Care (FSRH) and is a British Menopause Society Accredited Menopause Specialist. Lisa works in the NHS in primary care and also privately as Watson Health and you can find her here: https://watsonhealth.co.uk/ Lisa is currently running great workshops, so make sure you book them in time. Jeanette Forder is a 59-year-old post-menopausal woman and part of the Fifty-Something Fem-preneur movement.  Jeanette is the Founder and CEO of Phoenix Wellness Coaching, a company specialising in helping individuals and organisations to thrive together through menopause. She set up Phoenix Wellness Coaching in October 2020 after experiencing a long and at times difficult perimenopause herself, which ultimately drove her to change careers leaving her safe corporate HR role in the middle of the pandemic.  With 20 years’ experience as a Senior HR Business Partner and a Coach, working closely with, advising and challenging senior teams to build an engaged and inclusive culture where staff can thrive and perform to their highest level, Jeanette translates her own experience into useful advice for other senior managers to help them to build a sustainable, and resilient workforce that respects diversity and harnesses the power of difference at every employee’s life stage. Jeanette is passionate about supporting all people and workplaces to develop a greater understanding of menopause, putting in place the support mechanisms to enable everyone to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives.  Jeanette is a fully accredited wellness and life coach, a Senior Member of the Association of Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH), and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). You can contact her here: Email: jeanette@phoenixwellness.co.uk https://linktr.ee/phoenixwellness www.phoenixwellness.co.uk  Jeanette is also running workshops, so check out her website for more details.

In this episode we are speaking to Stephanie Camilleri about the intersection between ADHD and domestic abuse, so please listen with caution and if you or your loved ones are affected by domestic abuse, please refer to the help and support links at the bottom of the podcast. Stephanie Camilleri, an influential figure in the world of ADHD advocacy and coaching, brings her unwavering commitment and expertise to the forefront. As the founder and Director of The ADHD Advocate, Stephanie is dedicated to equipping individuals with ADHD to embrace their unique strengths, conquer obstacles, and lead lives of fulfilment. 
With her extensive knowledge and experience of ADHD coaching and advocacy,  Stephanie has emerged as a respected leader in the field, hosting the UK’s first ADHD Coaching Summit in 2023. Her personal journey, sparked by her own experiences with ADHD, ignited her mission to make a positive impact on the ADHD community. 
Stephanie serves as a passionate champion for ADHD awareness, using her platform to challenge stereotypes and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. Her speaking engagements are marked by their authenticity, humour, and insightful takeaways. You can find ADHD Advocate on all these links: Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/theadhdadvocate/ https://www.instagram.com/theadhdadvocate/ https://twitter.com/theadhdadv0cate https://www.youtube.com/@theadhdadvocate6217/featured https://www.linkedin.com/company/65576892 https://www.theadhdadvocate.com/ Domestic abuse support and assistance In emergency call 999 1. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: [https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/](https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/) 2. Women's Aid: [https://www.womensaid.org.uk/](https://www.womensaid.org.uk/) 3. Refuge: [https://www.refuge.org.uk/](https://www.refuge.org.uk/) 4. Men's Advice Line: [https://mensadviceline.org.uk/](https://mensadviceline.org.uk/) 5. LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: [https://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/](https://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/) These organizations offer support, advice, and resources for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. It's important to reach out to them for guidance and assistance. Remember, you are not alone, and there are people who can help you through this difficult time.

Our health gets affected by many aspects of our environment. The most impactful of them all is stress. Stress caused by financial difficulties and lack of financial security takes a very large chunk of the stress pie. In our society, women are more likely to lack knowledge of the world of finances at the point of reaching adulthood, are more likely to end up in debt due to lack of financial education and less likely to have a grip on their pensions or investment funds. All that can have a very negative impact on women’s mental and physical health and it is therefore crucial to our wellbeing to look after our financial health too. If you are not sure where to start getting your finances sorted, Grace Hardy might just be the one to help you to get out of the woods. Grace Hardy is the founder of Hardy Accounting. She is a dedicated and experienced professional passionate about helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals and understand more about finance along the way. Her services range from personal financial planning to business accounting and tax compliance. You can find Grace on TikTok and the links below: Website: https://www.hardyaccounting.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardyaccounting?igsh=MW5mOWo2MjFueTFwZg== Website: https://www.hardyaccounting.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardyaccounting?igsh=MW5mOWo2MjFueTFwZg== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-hardy-b3a6a91b4?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

This week we are looking at a condition that is familiar yet still an unknown to most people unless they are personally affected by it. Sickle cell disease is invisible to the naked eye yet it has profound effect on people who have it. Sickle cell disorder, also known as sickle cell disease, is a genetic condition that affects the red blood cells in the body. It is characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Carmen Contreias has been born with Sickle cell and over the years learned how to manage it successfully. Once she joined FB Sickle cell support groups, she realised that people keep looking to her for advice and so she dedicates some of her spare time to offer guidance to people with SC especially parents of children with SC as Carmen also has a daughter with SC. All this led to. Carmen joining a NHS working group that is focused on educating people on how to manage SC, especially in Africa, where the research and education has not yet caught up with UK and US. For more information on sickle cell and to learn where you can find support see https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/about-sickle-cell/

In this episode we discuss what is Hypnobirthing and how it can empower you and your birthing partner as well as it’ll benefit your birthing experience. Christine Huntingford runs Magical Baby Moments that offers women antenatal classes with a focus on hypnobirthing. She came across hypnobirthing when preparing for the births of her own children. She was impacted so positively by hypnobirthing that she decided to undertake a training course to empower other couples to experience the same wonder of birth. Christine is also an author of The Power of Hypnobirthing: 10 reasons why it’s for you   www.magicalbabymoments.com

This week we are talking about the Psychology of eating, what is ‘healthy’ and ‘disordered’ eating, how to find the balance and how to recognise when we need help. Please listen with caution and seek help if you feel triggered or think you might need support. Samantha Watson is an osteopath and health coach as well as the founder of her coaching business Discovering Wellness. With a passion for holistic well-being, she guides individuals on a transformative journey to heal their relationship with food, establish healthy habits, and craft a balanced lifestyle that doesn't compromise on the things they love. You can find Sam here: Instagram: @samtheosteocoach Facebook: Discovering Wellness Website: http://discoveringwellness.co.uk/services

In this episode we are talking to Jess about oestrogen dominance, what it is, how to balance out hormones to prevent it and where to seek help.

Jess Kasriel is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Shamanic Healer, Reiki Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor, specialising in women's reproductive health and fertility. Through a unique blend of nutrition, yoga, and energy healing, Jess supports women in balancing hormones, optimising fertility, and connecting deeply to their bodies.

With a Psychology degree from Rice University in Texas and a Master’s in Nutrition & Eating Disorders from UCL, Jess has built a thriving practice in London over the past eight years, including work at TRC Group, a private mental health clinic in Knightsbridge. Her approach is holistic, addressing not only the physical and emotional aspects of health but also the often-overlooked spiritual layer.

Her own journey fuels her passion—diagnosed with PCOS at 14 and told she might never have children, Jess transformed her health through nutrition, healing practices, and mindset work. She now helps other women do the same, offering a safe space to release stress, reset energetically, and reconnect with their true essence.

Whether you're trying to conceive, balancing your hormones, or seeking deeper healing, Jess's integrative approach offers a nurturing, supportive path to optimal health and wellbeing. You can find her here:

www.jesskasriel.com

IG: @jess.kasriel

In this episode, Dr Phipps talks to us about HRT, what it is, how it works and who can use it, and so much more. Dr. Claire Phipps is an experienced GP and British Menopause Society accredited specialist. She graduated from Guy’s, Kings and St Thomas’s in medicine  and also holds a degree in Human Biology. She has always had a special interest in womens health and developed further experience in this field when she undertook her post-graduate training. Dr. Phipps is passionate about good menopause care. She believes that the perimenopause and menopause are opportunities to take back control of our health and she strives to deliver holistic care at every opportunity.  Claire believes in tailored and highly individualised care and she has a wealth of experience in complex menopause care.  Her desire is to make this transition a positive and empowering experience.  If you'd like to know more about her work or have any questions for her, you can find Dr Claire Phipps here: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausegp/

I’ve asked Katerina to come and to talk about a topic that can be still a bit of taboo in the wider society, yet it is in my opinion really important topic, and that is the dilemma of 30 to 40 something women who don't know if they want children or not and feel the pressure of trying to make the decision, which is for me very much a lived experience. We’ll also touch on another challenging subject - psychosexual difficulties - and just how common they are, esp vaginismus, and how these affect women’s health, wellbeing and relationships. Katerina Georgiou is a clinical supervisor, a Gestalt psychotherapist and counsellor, a group therapist and a couples/relationship counsellor. She works in private practice and in a GP surgery, and also works extensively with professional musicians and performing artists as a registered practitioner with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine. She has experience of delivering therapy in NHS psychiatric hospitals, prisons, universities and a range of charities. She is the author of 'How to Understand and Deal with Stress', 'How to Understand and Deal with Health Anxiety' and 'Your Mind Matters: How to Talk About Your Mental Health', published by Hachette UK. In the area of women's health, she delivers support groups for young women in various dilemmas around motherhood, including those questioning whether they want children, those considering solo motherhood or wishing to pursue a life path that breaks from societal convention. She also provides individual counselling to women at various stages of life, around various issues. For more details on counselling or joining one of Katerina's support groups, please enquire by email: katerina@kgcounsellor.com or visit Katerina's website: www.kgcounsellor.com Links to purchase all Katerina’s books can be found on her website as well as links to the many articles she’s had published in various magazines and newspapers.

There is much information on nutrition and the ‘perfect’ diet out there, most of it conflicting. The more, I learn about the human body, the more I am convinced that the way forward is finding what is specifically best for my own body irrespective of what works for others. I was therefore very excited to meet Melanie, who through various test and her expertise, helps people to do just that. Melanie Flood is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach and qualified Nutrigenomics Practitioner with Lifecode gx. Melanie helps those struggling with their health to achieve balance, so that they can feel energised, empowered and their best self in all aspects of life.  Melanie is passionate about supporting her clients to get to the root cause of their symptoms such as low energy, weight gain, fluctuating mood, digestive complaints, thyroid issues and much more.  Where appropriate, Melanie offers a variety of state-of-the-art functional testing to clients including genetics, stool testing, hormone testing (the Dutch test), food sensitivity testing, comprehensive blood testing, SIBO breath testing and more. Having this knowledge is empowering and motivating and enables clients to receive support that is personalised, positive and targeted.   Book a free 30-minute health & energy review here: https://l.bttr.to/nfPgj www.melaniefloodnutrition.com hello@melaniefloodnutrition.com 0771 4471 423 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melaniefloodnutrition/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melaniefloodnutrition/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-flood-0b386134/

Breastfeeding is still a bit of a taboo topic, despite it being the only way to feed babies for millions of years. In this episode, we’ve invited a highly esteemed guest to demystify breastfeeding and offer advice and support to those who might find it challenging. Kathryn has over 17 years of experience supporting families to breastfeed their babies. She began her training after the birth of her twins when she was lucky enough to receive wonderful breastfeeding support. Given the opportunity to train to be a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, she jumped at the chance to give something back. She headed up the multiple birth breastfeeding project in Harrow offering antenatal education and post natal support. Kathryn continued her breastfeeding education by training as a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers and was proud to be the 2017 winner of the ABM’s Pam’s Prize, celebrating Breastfeeding Counsellors and all the support they give. Wanting to increase her knowledge further, Kathryn trained as an IBCLC and has recently completed her 5 year recertification. She is also an OCN lever 6 Holistic Sleep Coach.  She has a small private practice supporting parents with feeding and sleep, both face to face or online, alongside being founder and trustee of the charity Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK.  Kathryn is an experienced speaker presenting at several conferences  and taking part in many conferences. She is also a published author of the book Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets; a guide for professionals and parents  Kathryn has a large following on social media @kathrynstaggibclc on Instagram and uses her account to share evidenced based Breastfeeding, parenting and sleep information, which I am very grateful for as it has been incredibly helpful on my breastfeeding journey. Kathryn, it was you that opened my eyes to the fact that breastfeeding can go on beyond 6 months and it not just ok but beneficial to breastfeed beyond two years. On my four year long breastfeeding journey with my son, whenever there was any trouble, I headed straight for instagram and Kathryn’s account :) Kathryn Stagg IBCLC   www.kathrynstaggibclc.com 07719312795 Follow my Instagram and subscribe for more content and support  @kathrynstaggibclc For group breastfeeding support session and zoom workshops on topics such as sleep, Introducing a bottle, Introducing solids, Returning to Work and night weaning book here: www.bookwhen.com/lactationcorner 

Therapy is still a taboo subject for many despite its prevalence and indisputable benefits. Hetal and I wanted to show what a therapy session can look like and wanted it to be genuine, so we chose Chris Ward to therapy me for 30 mins on camera and then we discuss the session with Hetal, so Chris is able to explain how he works and Kristina shares what it felt like to participate in the session. The listener is basically a fly on a wall in a therapy room.  Chris Ward is a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) and UKASFP Accredited Solution Focused Practitioner. He helps creative people find happiness and success, through his private practice; Chris Ward Solution Focused Services. Chris completed his nurse training in 1996, then worked in various NHS and private hospital settings in several cities until 2009 when he seized the opportunity to apply his skills and experience to help people negotiate the trials and tribulations of Higher Education. He worked at the University of Surrey until 2022. His introduction to Solution Focused Practice in 2017 was through BRIEF, the world’s leading centre for the approach. They awarded him a Certificate in Solution Focused Practice a year later following 8 days training and submission of a written paper. Chris' enthusiasm for and ongoing journey towards mastery of the approach has been fuelled by his membership of the Solution Focused Universe (SFU), a ground breaking online learning community set up and run by his friend and mentor, Elliott Connie. Chris obtained accreditation through the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice (UKASFP)  Instagram: @chrisward_sfs YouTube: @chrisward_sfs Facebook: Chris Ward Solution Focused Services LinkedIn: Chris Ward Website (more information and booking): https://chrisward.life/ Blog: https://keepcalmandsolutionfocused.com/ United Kingdom for Solution Focused Practice (UKASFP): https://ukasfp.site-ym.com/

We are honoured to introduce our first guest, Dr Claire Phipps. Dr. Claire Phipps is an experienced GP and British Menopause Society accredited specialist. She graduated from Guy’s, Kings and St Thomas’s in medicine  and also holds a degree in Human Biology. She has always had a special interest in womens health and developed further experience in this field when she undertook her post-graduate training. Dr. Phipps is passionate about good menopause care. She believes that the perimenopause and menopause are opportunities to take back control of our health and she strives to deliver holistic care at every opportunity.  Claire believes in tailored and highly individualised care and she has a wealth of experience in complex menopause care.  Her desire is to make this transition a positive and empowering experience. You can find Dr Phipps on Instragram: @themenopausegp https://www.instagram.com/themenopausegp/ or at a Clinic: Dr. Claire Phipps, GP and Menopause Specialist London Gynaecology: contact@london-gynaecology.com T: 02071011700

In this episode we are speaking to Stephanie Camilleri about ADHD in relation to female health. We hope you find listening to it as enjoyable and insightful as we did when recording it. Stephanie Camilleri, an influential figure in the world of ADHD advocacy and coaching, brings her unwavering commitment and expertise to the forefront. As the founder and Director of The ADHD Advocate, Stephanie is dedicated to equipping individuals with ADHD to embrace their unique strengths, conquer obstacles, and lead lives of fulfilment. 
With her extensive knowledge and experience of ADHD coaching and advocacy,  Stephanie has emerged as a respected leader in the field, hosting the UK’s first ADHD Coaching Summit in 2023. Her personal journey, sparked by her own experiences with ADHD, ignited her mission to make a positive impact on the ADHD community. 
Stephanie serves as a passionate champion for ADHD awareness, using her platform to challenge stereotypes and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. Her speaking engagements are marked by their authenticity, humour, and insightful takeaways. You can find ADHD Advocate on all these links: Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/theadhdadvocate/ https://www.instagram.com/theadhdadvocate/ https://twitter.com/theadhdadv0cate https://www.youtube.com/@theadhdadvocate6217/featured https://www.linkedin.com/company/65576892 https://www.theadhdadvocate.com/  

In this episode Kristina is talking to Dr Sunila Prasad about acupuncture and it’s benefits to women’s health and well being. Walking between the two worlds of Western and Chinese medicine, Dr Sunila Prasad offers a unique insight into how the health of her patients can be impacted by a variety of factors. Her passion is to treat women through a truly holistic lens, embracing both needling and non-needling techniques within Acupuncture. Dr Sunila Prasad is a Paediatric doctor by background having graduated from Imperial College London. Having completed a 3 year diploma in Acupuncture from City College of Acupuncture, she has gained a deep understanding of the incredible benefit we can gain for our health through appreciating the philosophies in Chinese medicine.  Dr Sunila has a special interest in Women’s Health having completed a BSc in Reproductive medicine and has undertaken additional training in Acupuncture for Fertility, Pregnancy and Menopause. As well as treating patients in clinic, she lectures at the City College of Acupuncture, passing on her knowledge to future acupuncturists.  Name: Dr Sunila J Prasad MBBS BSc MRCPCH Lic.Ac Business name: SP Acupuncture Contact details: 07424477319, sunilap.acu@gmail.com, Instagram @sp.acupuncture

Anna Glowacka has been in the healing world, as a massage therapist, since 2009. Her experience of birthing her children, set her on a path of examining, in detail, how our health system supports girls and women as they journey through life. A series of serendipitous events led her to establishing Moon Women’s Health in North London in 2021. Over the last two years, the health and wellbeing centre has been steadily extending its reach, supporting more and more members of our community. You can find out more about Anna, the Moon practitioners and events here: Website: www.mwhealth.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/moon_womens_health/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoonThreeAgeWomensHealth

This year, we start the new podcast season with introducing our first guest. Gabriella is a mindfulness expert, author, energy worker, dancer, astrologer and events organiser from London. She has qualified and trained in hatha yoga, IQM, Yoga Nidra, Theta Healing, Reiki, Shamanic healing and was a competitive samba dancer for 3 years. When not running events and retreats under the guise of The Cave, she specialises in holding monthly movement meditation workshops, menstruation circles, online yoga nidra, and also one to one astrology readings. She was first initiated into the Feminine in 2020 after experiencing a death and rebirth and feels much of her work is centred around protecting, honouring and giving a voice to what as been lost and forgotten in much of contemporary Western Society relating to the Goddess. She recently published her second book ‘Quiet The Mind - Practical And Easy Steps to Find Peace And Tranquillity. A Beginners Guide To Meditation’. IG @gabriellaweekes and website http://www.gabriellaweekes.com/

The main reason for us running this podcast is to normalise the conversation about women’s health and challenges that women, often uniquely, face.

This week we are talking to Wizz Selvey, who has kindly agreed to share with us her experience of perimenopause, what she found helpful and what not so much, as well as sharing with us her incredible new product - Valerie, a supplement that can support you through perimenopause and beyond.

Wizz Selvey, Co-founder of Valerie is passionate about female health and wellness. She was frustrated by many years of exhaustion and being told by the doctor everything was fine, so she sought natural ways to rediscover her vitality. After several years of regaining her health, she recognised she had very early perimenopause. It's her mission to make sure other women are aware of the symptoms and that there are ways to feel themselves again. Wizz has 20 years in retail, consumer trends and brand-building for beauty & wellness brands.

If you like the sound of Valerie and would like to give it a go, just click this link to receive a 30% discount for your first bottle:

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You can find more about Valerie (and Wizz) here:

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/weare.valerie?igsh=bXU3b2ptNmF6Zmll

Kristina Matej is the founder of KMM ST Consultancy Services and the reason she started this business is because she feels passionate about improving women’s experience not just in the workplace but in the world. Today, she shares her story to help you to better understand her drive and the journey that brought her here.

In this episode, Hetal shares her story and the reasons behind her unrelenting passion for justice, especially when it comes to gender based inequality and discrimination. If you are impressed with Hetal as much as I am and would like to explore becoming her therapy client. Here is where you can find here https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetal-amin-msc-18078b247?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Resting is so simple yet so hard to implement into our daily lives. It is also crucial to our health. In this episode, we discuss the different types of rest and what are some effective ways to make rest part of our routine.

In this episode, we touch on the various challenges women encounter when coming back to work from maternity leave. We are just scratching the surface here, but hopefully it'll give you an idea of the different angles women need to consider when getting back to work and trying to strike that work/life balance while often battling with feelings of anxiety and guilt.

We are sure there will be plenty more of these episodes as there is so much to rant about when it comes to inequality between men and women in the world. Hetal had an interesting experience recently and we decided to have a chat about it on air, because even we have not thought this would be an issue at this day and age in the UK. We can’t change the world in a day, but we can change it one day at the time, one step at the time, one life at the time, one mind at the time.

In this episode we cover the postpartum period. A lot happens in the first few month for baby, birth mum and the family and it can be challenging and overwhelming. Hence, we talk about what is biologically normal, what can happen if things don’t go well and how to prepare yourself, take care of yourself and each other.

We follow on from last week by talking about planning for birth and learning what support is available to us. We talk about birthing partners and doulas as well as touching on the role of evolution and science in childbirth.

There is so much to say about childbirth that we have split it in two episodes and it is still just scratching the surface. This episode is about the technical and medical aspects of birth, while the next episode is more about the support and preparation. We are using a lot of the medical terms and explain what they mean, so you have some understanding of them should you hear those during your delivery. We also talk about different types of delivery, pain management option and possible complication, to hopefully enable you to make empowered choices for yourself and your baby. If there is one take away from this episode, it is this: ask your health professionals all the questions you might have and insist on answers, if you don't understand, ask them to explain it better, understand the pros and cons of the different options before you and surround yourself with supportive people.

This episode is a heavy one. It is so hard to speak about such a heartbreaking subject while trying to get all the facts across. I really hope we did it justice and you’ll find guidance here should you ever find yourself going through or supporting someone who is going through a miscarriage. 💜

In this episode we talk about the ups and downs, miracles and challenges of that revered and feared stage of most women's life - pregnancy! We are covering the basics, so we all have some understanding of the impact of pregnancy on the people's bodies and minds and ready you for the detailed discussions with our guests in the future.

Most of our guests are women, which makes sense considering that we talk about female biology and the experiences and struggles of women in today’s world, however we do not wish to exclude men from the conversation and we appreciate those that are part of the solution, not the problem. Our guest takes our appreciation to another level with his honesty, openness and vulnerability.

Sheldon Lewis, the creative mind behind the podcast What About Sheldon, dives into fascinating topics and engaging conversations, offering unique insights and humor that keep listeners coming back for more. His podcast covers a diverse range of subjects, including pop culture trends, personal stories, interviews with intriguing guests, and thought-provoking discussions on current events. Some of the key topics Sheldon explores include finding your therapy, setting personal boundaries, and knowing who you are.

 

In addition to podcasting, Sheldon is also a skilled mobile photographer and on his instagram showcases stunning mobile photography, capturing beautiful sceneries through the lens of mobile photography.

There is a lot more to Sheldon as you are about to find out and here are the links to his IG and podcast accounts:

https://www.instagram.com/mobiepixel?igsh=MXFoZDl6YTUzM3gydA==

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/5TRr2VT48eWcmtC2hwqmdL?si=uDK-C_UcTxSn2tRdQkkbRA

Apple music

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-about-sheldon/id1724975340

Amazon music

https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/7fef7805-4542-4183-b233-df0aff756a61/what-about-sheldon?ref=dm_sh_wLRtIPXeTRUuIwSC5ybHedoyu

What is fertility and what it means when it is out of our reach? In this episode we are discussing the impact of infertility or troubles conceiving on our physical and mental health, as well as our workplace.

In this episode, we explain what perimenopause is and the difference between it and menopause, we go through most of the symptoms and touch on available treatments and management tools and hopefully get you talking about it a bit more. For more resources, please visit our website https://www.kmmstconsultancyservices.com/ or our Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm-serenity-therapies-consultancy-services/

Introduction to Menstruation. What it is, when it starts and ends, most common issues and treatments for symptoms - we cover all of that in this short bite sized episode

In this introductory episode, we introduce our business KMM ST Consultancy services, ourselves (Kristina Matej and Hetal Amin) and lay out what this podcast is all about. We hope you will join us on this journey through the winding routes of female health covering anything and everything from Menstruation to menopause and beyond. We are hoping to create an inclusive community where everyone has a voice and gets heard, so like, follow and share and get in touch with what topics you'd like to hear about from us. For more info on our work, please see our website www.kmmstconsultancyservices.com