Episode Description
In this must-listen episode of the Penny Dee Podcast, women’s health advocate and author Heather Coppard joins Penny to shine a light on a hidden crisis affecting millions: persistent vulval and vaginal pain.

Heather shares her personal journey through vulvodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic vaginal pain, from years of misdiagnosis to a devastating experience with a gynaecologist who claimed the pain was “in her head.”

Now a hypnotherapist and author of Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain, Heather helps women across the UK who feel unheard, dismissed, and broken by their healthcare experiences.

This episode is essential for anyone struggling with chronic pain, women’s health issues, or fighting to be taken seriously in the medical system.

Quote of the Episode:
“The doctor didn’t even look at me - he told my husband the pain was in my head. What if I hadn’t had his support?” – Heather Coppard

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why up to 25% of women may suffer from vulvodynia or vaginal pain, but most never talk about it.
✔️ How Heather’s experience with misdiagnosis and misogyny in healthcare pushed her to leave nursing and write a book.
✔️ The reality of pelvic pain, from not being able to wear underwear to giving up driving.
✔️ How hypnotherapy for pain management became a key part of Heather’s recovery.
✔️ The importance of reclaiming your voice in medical spaces.

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 What to do if your doctor won’t listen
💡 How chronic pain impacts relationships and identity
💡 The uniform of pain: why so many women wear floaty skirts

🔗 Resources & Mentions in This Episode:
📘 Amazon Buy the book Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain by Heather Coppard
🌐 Female Health Hypnotherapy (Stockport, UK) – Support for women’s pain and trauma

📲 Follow Female Health Hypnotherapy on Instagram

🌐Heather Coppard Website
📲 Follow Heather Coppard on Instagram

📖 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible
👉 Grab Your Copy Here
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results
Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15
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🎤 For speaking, media, or podcast enquiries visit pennydeemedia.co.uk or email hello@pennydee.co.uk

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The Price of Speaking Up – with Baroness Claire Fox

In this powerful conversation, Penny Dee sits down with Baroness Claire Fox Director of the Academy of Ideas, and a fearless advocate for free speech. Together, they explore why open debate is vital for our freedom and flourishing, why cancel culture hits women harder, and how we can reclaim spaces to speak up without fear. From the corridors of power in the House of Lords to everyday workplaces, Claire shares her unique insights on resilience, courage, and the true cost of silence.

*this was recorded the day before the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why women’s voices are more likely to be silenced in today’s culture
✔️ How cancel culture and progressive language are used to stifle debate
✔️ The role of the House of Lords in protecting public debate (even if Claire thinks it should be abolished!)
✔️ Why workplace camaraderie and open conversation are crucial for freedom
✔️ The importance of resilience and solidarity in standing up for what’s right

PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 How free speech laws and hate crime legislation are weaponized to silence dissent
💡 The shocking cases of nurses and workers punished for defending women’s spaces
💡 Why young women and girls are paying the highest price when it comes to gender ideology

Quote of the Episode:
“We need to build an atmosphere of public opinion that gives people the confidence to speak—and reminds those in power that common sense still matters.” – Baroness Claire Fox

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🔗 Academy of Ideas
🔗 Battle of Ideas Festival

🔗Claire Fox Website

 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 Kweens – Penny Dee's book, part memoir, part manual, part middle finger to the status quo
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical skincare with a conscience, especially for menopausal skin. Use code PENNY15 for 15% off
📧 Got thoughts on today’s episode? Email Penny at hello@pennydee.co.uk

🌐 Find out more about Penny – Visit pennydeemedia.co.uk
📧 Got thoughts on today’s episode? Email Penny at hello@pennydee.co.uk

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🎧 Tune in now for this thought-provoking conversation about women, freedom, and finding your voice in a world that often tells you to stay quiet

 

Episode Description:
In this episode, Penny speaks to the wonderful Dr Louise Newson – a world-renowned menopause expert, author, podcaster, founder of Newson Health clinics and the Balance Menopause App. Louise is a passionate advocate for raising the standards of healthcare for women and empowering them to take control and demand more from this stage in life. She believes menopause can be a happy, healthy, and positive time in a woman’s life.

💫 This is a particularly uplifting and informative episode that every woman should hear.

📻 Note: This interview was first aired on The Penny Dee Show on Mix 56 on 7 June 2024
👉 https://mix56.co.uk/

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️
• What is Perimenopause, when does it start, and how long can it last?
• Why testosterone is so important for women
• When to start HRT and how to talk about it with your GP
• What Louise thinks HRT should really be called
• The advice she’d give herself if she could go back to the start of her own perimenopause journey

PLUS, We Discuss: 💡
• How hormone receptors in the brain impact our mood, memory, and emotions
• Why menopause shouldn’t be feared but embraced
• The future of women’s healthcare and Louise’s ongoing mission

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗
🌐 Dr Louise Newson’s Website
🏥 Newson Health Clinic
📚 The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause: Revised and Updated
→ Audible
→ Paperback
→ Kindle
📱 Balance Menopause App – Available on the App Store and Google Play

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – My award-winning line of clinical-yet-luxurious skincare. Use code PODCAST10 for your exclusive discount
📖 KWEENS by Penny Dee – The bold, brilliant guide to happiness, power and questioning everything
📧 Contact: hello@pennydee.co.uk

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Follow or subscribe, tap the notifications bell, and please leave a quick rating and review – it really helps!

🎧 Catch new episodes every week, and remember – menopause doesn’t have to mean misery.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Penny Dee Podcast 00:31 Exciting Updates and New Format 01:14 Introducing Dr. Louise Newsome 03:10 Understanding Perimenopause 05:10 Empowering Women Through Information 08:09 The Role of Testosterone 12:16 Debunking Myths About HRT 17:00 Revising the Book and New Insights 20:46 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More 21:49 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode we cover how to write and publish a book! Have you ever thought that you would love to write a book but just do not know where to start, well here is your Guide to How to Become a Published Author – what a way to start 2024.

I interview my own publisher, Eloise Attenborough from Book Bubble Press and Publishing Impact and who shares her expertise in the publishing industry and offers advice on writing, planning and marketing a book.  She shares all of her top tips to get that book out of your head and onto the page and up the book charts.

 You don’t want to miss:

•       Eloise shares her top tip for easily get started on writing your book and the ideal number of heading to begin with!

•       Why it is so important that different authors voices are heard now more than ever and what are the benefits of writing your own non fiction book?

•       How do you establsih what kind of author you will be?

•       What is the most important thing to know before you start writing

•       How to get a best seller on Amazon!

PLUS, we discuss the controversial topic of using artificial intelligence (AI) when writing a book, how AI can help authors to formulate their ideas, whilst retaining your voice and personality...

AND get your free book builder toolkit here from Eloise, click on this link:

https://www.publishingimpact.com/book-builder-toolkit/

Our Sponsor for this episode is SkinGoal Skincare which is my very own line of clinical, yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results.  Plus our listeners get a special discount code which you will find in this episode. Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. 

  https://skingoal.co.uk/

 We are also sponsored by KWEENS, the latest book by Penny Dee and is out now on Amazon in paperback or Kindle and Audible:

https://amzn.to/3pKpure

 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss our new episodes and please can you leave rating and a review? Thank you! 

 

00:05 Introduction to the Penny Dee Podcast

00:33 Journey of Publishing My First Book

00:59 Introduction to Eloise Attenborough

01:32 The Importance of Writing a Book

02:26 Interview with Eloise Attenborough

04:46 The Impact of Publishing a Book

05:22 Benefits of Publishing Your Own Nonfiction Book

07:34 Sponsor Break: Queen's Happiness Decoded

08:40 The Process of Writing a Book

09:10 The Role of Mindset in Writing a Book

09:42 The Importance of Deadlines in Writing

22:02 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Writing

34:04 The Importance of Marketing Your Book

43:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

In this episode, I discuss the gender pay gap with Amy Williams, a managing director in the technology sector. They cover scenarios such as negotiating salaries for new roles, preparing for annual reviews, and addressing disparities in pay with colleagues. Amy provides insights and advice on how women can ask for what they are worth in the workplace.

 You don’t want to miss:

 •  Penny shares an anecdote about a client who discovered that her male colleague was earning £30,000 more per year for the same job

 •  How to prepare for an interview to where the salary is not published

 •  How to deal with the issue of feeling undervalued after being in a role for a year and discovering a potential pay disparity compared to colleagues.

 •  How to have difficult conversations and the importance of approaching the conversation with dignity and grace.

 •  The Power of Feedback and Allies

PLUS, how to build your network and offers three recommendations to tackle the gender pay gap on a larger scale

We are also sponsored by KWEENS, the latest book by Penny Dee and is out now on Amazon in paperback or Kindle and Audible:

https://amzn.to/3pKpure

Plus thank you to our Sponsor for our second sponsor for this episode, SkinGoal Skincare which is my very own line of clinical, yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results.  Plus our listeners get a special discount code PODCAST15. Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. 

 https://skingoal.co.uk/

 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss our new episodes and please can you leave rating and a review? Thank you! 

This episode is all about the Moon! That beautiful sphere that sits in the sky every night can and does affect us all in lots of different ways that we might not even realise.  I look into this and find out some surprising facts 😊 

 You don’t want to miss:

 •  Your poochies, do they act a bit odd at the full moon?

 •  What shape is the moon really?  We find out!

 •  What has your phone got to do with the first moon landing?

 •  Howling at the Moon? Do we go a little crazy at the full moon?

PLUS, does the Moon actually affect your sleep and sex drive?  Find out in this episode. Also  Penny has discovered the sound effect button so look out for how many little sound effects you can hear.

We also revisit one of my most popular meditations which is my sleep meditation.  If you are struggling to sleep, this is virtually guaranteed to have you purring like a pussy cat.  Deep sleep  will be yours! 

Our Sponsor for this episode is SkinGoal Skincare which is my very own line of clinical, yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results.  Plus our listeners get a special discount code which you will find in this episode. Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. 

  https://skingoal.co.uk/

 We are also sponsored by KWEENS, the latest book by Penny Dee and is out now on Amazon in paperback or Kindle and Audible:

https://amzn.to/3pKpure

 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss our new episodes and please can you leave rating and a review? Thank you! 

 If you want to email the show, we want to hear from you hello@pennydee.co.uk

Links and Resources

 •   If you want to check out Mindful Chef this is Penny’s referral link if you don’t want to think about what to cook each week. It is one of her favourite life hacks!

 https://www.mindfulchef.com/penny@pennydee.co.uk

In this short session I pop in to let you know what is coming up the Penny Dee Podcast Relaunch!

My new book, KWEENS is out in July 2023 and I am excited to share some of the topics that will be coming up in Season 2, not long now.

Please subscribe and follow my podcast so that you don't miss any of the new episodes, they will be launching in July.

Our Sponsor is SkinGoal SkinCare which is perfect my very own line of clinical yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results.  Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. 

www.skingoal.co.uk

 

 

*NOTE this podcast was recorded in March 22.

In this episode I talk about Productivity, how I have removed distractions, which distractions have I removed, I discuss these topics and more. This is my personal podcast.

 

You don’t want to miss:

• Listen to me talking about what I removed and what I gained back

PLUS, I include a bonus mediation, all about gratitude, if you are struggling what to feel grateful for, discover it here and prepare to feel happy and positive.  Fabulous for catching 10 minutes of calm no matter what you are doing. The perfect mid morning pep up!

 

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial
• Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

SkinGoal is my VERY own clinical grade, luxury skincare brand proud sponsors of sponsors of the show.  If you want to feel confident in your skin, try SkinGoal skincare today.  Use my special discount code for 10% discount (code cannot be used in conjunction with other discount codes) PODCAST10

• Check out SkinGoal on
• https://www.skingoal.co.uk
• https://www.instagram.com/skingoalskincare/
• https://www.facebook.com/skingoalskincare/

Summary: 

 

In this episode I talk about Happiness and our phones, how do we know if we are happy and how do we get happy.  Does our phone interfere with how we relate to others?  I discuss these topics and more. This is my personal podcast.

 

You don’t want to miss:

 

• Listen to me talking about happiness and how much we are able to influence this
• Learn about the how we have become formal with our communication with friends and family, no more cold calling 😊
•  

PLUS, I include a bonus mediation, all about gratitude, if you are struggling what to feel grateful for, discover it here and prepare to feel happy and positive.  Fabulous for catching 10 minutes of calm no matter what you are doing. The perfect mid morning pep up!

 

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial
• Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

SkinGoal is my VERY own clinical grade, luxury skincare brand proud sponsors of sponsors of the show.  If you want to feel confident in your skin, try SkinGoal skincare today.  Use my special discount code for 10% discount (code cannot be used in conjunction with other discount codes) PODCAST10

• Check out SkinGoal on
• https://www.skingoal.co.uk/
• https://www.instagram.com/skingoalskincare/
• https://www.facebook.com/skingoalskincare/

Links and resources:

 

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeecoach/
• Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeltd
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

 

Please remember to hit SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy my podcast, it really helps and so you don’t miss out on any of my episodes coming up soon.

And, if you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you would be so kind to please leave me a rating and a review? Many Thanks, Penny

Summary: 

 

In this episode, I talk about Love and Productivity, what is it about lockdown that effects both of these things. This is my personal podcast.

You don’t want to miss:

• Listen to me talking about love and online dating in lockdown
• Learn about why it is ok not to do anything if you don’t feel like it at the moment – it’s not your fault!

PLUS, I include a bonus mediation, this can be done any time, day or night and is perfect if you want to find a few moments of calm in the day or night.

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial
• Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

 

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my episodes coming up soon.

 

And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!

Summary: 

 

In this episode it’s my sleep special! What is the story with our sleep, what are the issues from lack of sleep (some are very surprising), what can we do about it?

 

You don’t want to miss:

 

• Listen to me talking about sleep and where my love of Agatha Christie came from

 

PLUS, I include a bonus sleep mediation, this one is certainly to be listened to in bed.  My sleep meditation with ensure the deepest sleep every, drift away with me.

 

Links and resources:

 

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial
• Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

 

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my episodes coming up soon.

 

And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!

 

✨ Episode Description:
Women today are more burned out and less happy than ever before. So... can we really have it all?

Penny Dee is joined by academic and author Dr. Giselle Goodwin, PhD in Women, Work & Wellbeing, for a deeply relatable, research-backed chat about the pressure to do it all, the emotional toll of modern motherhood, and the steps we can take toward happiness and balance.

If you’ve ever juggled work, parenting, beauty standards, and burnout, this one’s for you.

💬 Quote of the Episode:
"We’re the daughters of feminists who told us we could be anything, and what we heard was, we have to be everything." – Dr. Giselle Goodwin

✔️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why women’s happiness has declined in the last 50 years

• The real cost of burnout, multitasking, and emotional labour

• Dr. Giselle’s Empower Life framework for working mothers

• The science of happiness and what actually works for women

• How to drop the guilt and start asking for more

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:

• The third shift... the invisible work of living in a female body

• How ambitious women face different penalties at work

• Why societal change matters but sisterhood helps right now

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📘 Can Women Really Have It All? by Dr. Giselle Goodwin – (Amazon)
📝 Free Happiness Manifesto: www.gisellegoodwin.com
📸 Instagram: @gisellegoodwinwrites
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Giselle Goodwin on LinkedIn

📣 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 Penny’s book Kweens: Happiness Decoded – personal power, decoded
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – ethical, clinical skincare that works. Use listener code for exclusive discounts PODCAST15
📧 Get in touch: hello@pennydee.co.uk

Episode Description:
In this powerful and emotional episode, Penny Dee sits down with 🎙️ Laura Enston, granddaughter of Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be hanged in Britain. With fresh attention on Ruth’s life through ITV’s A Cruel Love, Laura speaks publicly for the first time about the impact of inherited trauma, media distortion, and reclaiming Ruth’s true story.

Quote of the Episode:
🗣️ “Ruth was everything the establishment didn’t want women to be. Independent. Outspoken. Powerful.” – Laura Enston

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️

• 👩‍⚖️ The real Ruth Ellis and why history got her so wrong

• 🗞️ How media portrayals shaped a legacy built on shame

• 💪 Why Ruth is now seen as a symbol of female resilience

• 🧬 What it means to break generational silence

• 🔥 The deeper cost of women who lived outside the rules

PLUS, We Discuss: 💡

• 🎬 The 1985 film Dance With A Stranger and its damaging portrayal

• 📚 Carol Ann Lee’s groundbreaking book that changed everything

• ⚡ Why Ruth was a woman ahead of her time

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗

• 📺 ITV drama A Cruel Love

• https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-ruth-ellis/

• 📖 A Fine Day for Hanging by Carol Ann Lee

• ✍️ Link to Telegraph article by Laura Enston

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 Penny’s book KWEENS: Happiness Decoded
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical results with integrity | skingoal.co.uk
📧 Guest or sponsor enquiries: hello@pennydee.co.uk

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show and leave a review. It might seem like a small thing, but it really matters. Every follow, every review helps me reach more people, bring more voices to the table, and keep sharing stories that deserve to be heard. Thank you for being part of this.

🎧 This conversation will stay with you.

🎙️ Title: Penny Dee Podcast: Take Back Your Time with Natalie Meyer

📖 Episode Description:
This episode is a must-listen if you’re constantly juggling life, business, and that never-ending to-do list. Penny chats with Natalie Meyer, a time management and work-life balance coach, about how to stop faffing and start living. From clever hacks for reducing screen time to setting boundaries that actually stick, this episode is packed with practical strategies to reclaim your day and your sanity.

🗣️ Quote of the Episode:
"Your inbox is not your to-do list. It’s everyone else’s priorities — and it’s up to you to protect your own time."
– Natalie Meyer

✔️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why time audits are the underrated superpower of productivity
✔️ The shocking truth about how long tasks really take
✔️ How to set phone and app boundaries that free up headspace
✔️ Two types of women Natalie helps and how both reclaim time for life and family
✔️ Simple ways to spot and plug time leaks in your day

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 Turning your phone grayscale to make it less addictive
💡 Why your inbox is everyone else’s to-do list
💡 How to retrain clients, staff, and family to respect your time
💡 Penny’s own story of dodging distraction by getting ruthless with email

🎙 Where to Find More:
Love these conversations? Catch Penny Dee live on air on her radio show!
Listen to The Penny Dee Show every Friday from 10am on Mix56.co.uk for amazing guests, feel-good vibes, and the best music

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Natalie’s Anti-Overwhelm Daily Productivity Planner is available via her LinkedIn profile
Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn to get started or DM her with your questions

     Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible
👉 Grab Your Copy Here
💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results
Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15
👉 Shop Now
🎤 For speaking, media, or podcast enquiries visit pennydeemedia.co.uk or email hello@pennydee.co.uk

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🎙️ Tune in now and discover why reclaiming your time is the ultimate power move

Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Caroline Brewin who is an author, confidence coach, and founder of Brain Powered Coaching, joins Penny Dee to explore the neuroscience of confidence: what it really is, how it works in the brain, and how we can strengthen it.

Confidence isn’t just about feeling bold; it’s a trainable skill shaped by neuroscience, mindset, and action. Caroline explains how the brain processes confidence, the hidden blockers holding people back, and why traditional “fake it till you make it” advice misses the mark. With fascinating insights from her research, including studies on how men and women approach confidence differently, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you retrain your brain for self-belief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why confidence is more than just personality and how it’s built over time.
✔️ How the Confidence-Competence Loop works and why practice is key.
✔️ The 5 A’s of confidence: Abilities, Attributes, Awareness, Acceptance, and Action.
✔️ Why women often underestimate their abilities and how to overcome it.

PLUS, We Discuss:

💡 The neuroscience behind self-doubt and how to rewire your brain to feel more confident.
💡 How optimism, courage, and authenticity fuel real confidence.
💡 The physiological sigh - a simple brain hack to instantly calm nerves before big moments.
💡 The truth about imposter syndrome and how to stop it from holding you back.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Find out more about Caroline Brewin:

• Website: Brain Powered Coaching
• Social Media: @brainpoweredcoaching
• Book: Confident: How to Be Confident Using the Secrets and Superpowers of Neuroscience – OUT NOW at major retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your Amazon copy here CONFIDENT

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
👉 Grab Your Copy Here

💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results.
💡 Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount.
👉 Shop Now

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🎙️ Tune in now and learn how to rewire your brain for unstoppable confidence!

Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, world-renowned menopause expert Dr. Louise Newson returns with Penny Dee to tackle a critical but often misunderstood topic - testosterone in menopause.

Testosterone is frequently seen as a "male hormone," but it plays a vital role in women’s health, affecting brain function, mood, energy levels, and motivation. Yet, despite its importance, many women in the UK struggle to access testosterone treatment. Dr. Newson explains why, busts common myths, and shares what needs to change in menopause care to ensure women get the support they need.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why testosterone matters – and it’s about much more than libido.
✔️ How it impacts cognitive function, mood, and overall energy levels.
✔️ The biggest misconceptions about testosterone therapy and why so many women are being denied access.
✔️ What needs to change in menopause care to make testosterone more accessible to women.

PLUS, We Discuss:

💡 The frustration many women feel when their symptoms are dismissed or overlooked.
💡 Why the medical community is still behind on recognizing testosterone’s role in menopause.
💡 What you can do to advocate for better menopause treatment.

🗣️ Quote of the Episode:
"I was so close to quitting medicine because my brain just wasn’t working. Testosterone brought it back."
– Dr. Louise Newson

Where to Find More:

🎙 Love these conversations? Catch Penny Dee live on air!
Listen to The Penny Dee Show every Friday from 10am on Mix56.co.uk for amazing guests, feel-good vibes, and the best music.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Find out more about Dr. Louise Newson:

• Dr. Louise Newson’s Website
• Newson Clinic Website
• Balance Menopause App

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
👉 Grab Your Copy Here

💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results. Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount.
👉 Shop Now

Enjoyed This Episode?

✅ Follow or Subscribe to Penny Dee Podcast so you never miss an episode.
✅ Hit the Notifications Bell to stay updated on new releases.
✅ Leave a Rating and Review! Your feedback helps us grow and bring you more insightful conversations.

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In this episode of the Penny Dee Podcast, Penny dives into the world of charismatic communication with Sally Anne Smith, also known as The Charisma Coach. Sally shares her expert insights on how to make unforgettable first impressions, elevate your confidence and charm, and master those tricky conversations—like asking for a pay rise without breaking a sweat.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Power of First Impressions: Sally explains the science behind first impressions and how to make yours truly memorable.
• Mastering Charismatic Communication: Discover the secrets to engaging an audience, whether it's one-on-one or in a crowded room.
• Confident Conversations: Learn how to approach difficult discussions, from negotiating a pay rise to setting clear boundaries with confidence and ease.
• The Art of Listening: Sally provides practical tips on active listening to build deeper connections and stronger influence.
• Confidence Boosters: Techniques to boost your self-assurance in both personal and professional settings.

PLUS, We Discuss:

• Why charisma isn't about being the loudest person in the room but about being the most engaging and relatable.
• How to harness your unique communication style to inspire trust and credibility.
• Practical ways to communicate confidently without coming off as arrogant.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Find out more about Sally Anne Smith:

• Sally Anne Smith on LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Leanne Brown joins Penny Dee for an inspiring conversation about life beyond reality TV, finding purpose, and the power of confidence.

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Leanne Brown joins Penny Dee for an inspiring conversation about life beyond reality TV, finding purpose, and the power of confidence.

Filmed in summer 2024, this conversation captures Leanne at a pivotal moment, reflecting on life after The Real Housewives of Cheshire and her journey toward empowerment, personal growth, and giving back. She opens up about navigating personal challenges, stepping into confidence, and using her platform for real change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How Leanne reinvented herself after reality TV.
✔️ The importance of purpose and how to find it.
✔️ Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into confidence.
✔️ Why giving back can be the most fulfilling part of success.

PLUS, We Discuss:

💡 The challenges of living life in the public eye.
💡 How to build confidence when self-doubt creeps in.
💡 The power of using your platform for good.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Find out more about Leanne Brown:

• Leanne Brown’s Website
• Follow Leanne on Instagram

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
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In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, we dive into the world of sleep with Maryanne Taylor, a sleep consultant specializing in teenagers and adults. Recorded in honor of International Sleep Day on 14th March, this episode tackles the real struggles women in midlife face with sleep and busts some persistent myths along the way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Perfect Sleep is a Myth: Maryanne explains why achieving perfect sleep is not only unrealistic but also adds unnecessary pressure.
• The Problem with Sleep Tracking: Discover why the obsession with sleep tracking—known as orthosomnia—can do more harm than good. 
• The Truth About the '8-Hour Myth': Learn why the idea that everyone needs 8 hours of sleep is misleading. 
• Creating the Ideal Wind-Down Routine: Maryanne provides practical tips on how to prepare your body for sleep.
• The Truth About Napping: Why regular napping can reduce sleep drive and how to take a nap the right way.

PLUS, We Discuss:

• The importance of letting go of the idea of perfect sleep and embracing what works for you.
• Why obsessing over sleep tracking can actually worsen sleep quality.
• How to create a consistent and effective wind-down routine that truly works.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Find out more about Maryanne Taylor:
  Maryanne Taylor on LinkedIn
  Maryanne Taylor’s Website

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

• KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
  👉 Grab Your Copy Here

• SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results. Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount.
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Enjoyed This Episode?

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🎙️ Tune in now and discover how to sleep better, worry less, and wake up happier!