Perimenopause can arrive quietly — and then suddenly change everything. Many women describe a profound loss of self, confidence, identity, and sense of purpose, often long before menopause is officially recognised or named.

In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, I speak openly about the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause, including loss of identity, feeling disconnected from your former self, and the pressure many women feel to “just cope” while their bodies and brains are changing.

This is a conversation about female empowerment, self-advocacy, and reclaiming your voice during midlife. Perimenopause is not a failure, and it is not something to endure silently. It is a transition that deserves understanding, support, and informed care.

Drawing on my work with thousands of women across the UK and North America, I share why advocating for your health matters — and why menopause care must look at the whole person, not just hormones in isolation.

I also introduce my new, exclusive community — Ministry of Menopause (MoM) — a dedicated online space for women navigating perimenopause and menopause who want:

1. clarity and education
2. support without judgement
3. honest conversations about identity, confidence, and health
4. direct Q&A and connection

Founding members of Ministry of Menopause will have early access, priority spaces, and the opportunity to help shape this community from the very beginning.

If you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure who you are becoming in perimenopause — you are not alone, and you are not broken.

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The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment....

Menopause and perimenopause affect millions of women, yet so many enter this transition without clear information or support. In this first episode of Celebrity Menopause, we explore what’s really happening in the body and brain during perimenopause and menopause — from hormonal changes and anxiety to confidence shifts, brain fog, and energy levels. Drawing on years of experience working with celebrity women, this episode translates high-level menopause insights into practical, real-life support for all-star mums navigating midlife.

In this first episode Season 2 of Celebrity Menopause, we kick off the year with an upbeat, forward-focused conversation about what menopause really is — and why it can be a powerful transition rather than a decline.

After years of working closely with celebrity women behind the scenes, I’ve seen first-hand that menopause affects everyone. The difference? Access to information, support, and the right strategies. In this episode, I translate those celebrity-level insights into real-life tools for all-star mums — women juggling family, work, identity, and wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.

We’ll talk about:

1. What’s actually happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause
2. How hormonal changes affect the brain, mood, motivation, and confidence
3. Why January and fresh starts feel different during midlife transitions
4. What celebrity women do differently to support their energy and nervous systems
5. How all-star mums can move forward without burning out

This podcast is about honest conversations, simple science, and practical reassurance — without fear-mongering, shame, or unrealistic expectations.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel like myself anymore”, this episode is for you.

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What happens when intimacy becomes painful… and you start to feel like you’re disappearing from your own relationship?

That’s where Nadia’s story begins — in the quiet, private heartbreak so many women experience in menopause but almost never talk about.

In this episode, we dive into her deeply human journey through:

✨ painful sex

✨ vaginal dryness

✨ burning and irritation

✨ loss of desire

✨ UTIs

✨ fear of intimacy

✨ guilt, shame, and feeling “less like a woman”

✨ and the quiet emotional withdrawal that happens when you’re suffering in silence

This is the part of menopause we don’t hear enough about — the part that affects identity, connection, relationships, and confidence at the deepest level.

And we talk honestly, openly, and gently about why this happens, including the science behind Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) — the hormonal changes that affect the vaginal tissue, lubrication, pH, and arousal pathways.

You’ll hear:

• why this is medical, not personal

• why so many women think they’re “the only one”

• how declining oestrogen affects intimacy

• why fear and pain shut down libido

• how vaginal oestrogen can transform symptoms

• and the emotional relief that comes when women finally understand what’s happening

Nadia’s story isn’t about loss — it’s about getting her identity back, reclaiming pleasure, rebuilding connection, and discovering that intimacy isn’t over… it just needs support.

If you’ve ever felt ashamed, confused, or worried about changes in your sex life during perimenopause or menopause, I want you to hear this. You deserve truth, reassurance, and the chance to feel like yourself again.

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This conversation is gentle, honest, and a reminder that you are not alone — and you are definitely not broken.

The information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat or manage any health condition, and it does not replace a consultation with your own doctor or healthcare professional.

I am unable to offer personal medical advice through this podcast. Any decisions about your health, including treatments such as HRT, should be made in discussion with your clinician, who can consider your full medical history and individual circumstances.

If you have any concerns about your health, please speak with your healthcare provider. If you experience symptoms that could indicate an urgent medical issue, please contact NHS 111 or emergency services.