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Stress management... an invaluable insight into coping tools and strategies
This is such a useful episode to listen to in the Menopause Matters, Let's Talk Podcast series. You will not only to hear about coping with stress whilst going through the menopause but it also gives you fabulous insight into tools and strategies for every day life stresses.
Ruth and Heather were delighted to be joined by the wonderful Dr Melanie Smith, an experienced clinical psychologist who specialises in this area. Listen to hear how to combat the perfect storm that is often brewing for many women who are usually spinning multiple plates during this significant physical transition.
Chronic stress - when levels of stress are raised for prolonged periods this can have a long term impact on health and wellbeing…hear how to differentiate between everyday life stresses and the stress from the impact of menopausal symptoms. What does a bio-psycho-social approach really mean and understand why it’s not just about hormones and fixing hormones. Mel explains beautifully how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy works and how it genuinely helps to manage stress levels. Not one to miss… » Listen here
Woman tells her story about HRT brought her 'back to life'
A Worcestershire woman has told the BBC about what she felt the cost of perimenopause was to her job and family life and how HRT helped her. » Read more
Menopause Cafe Research - a report into the health & wellbeing benefits of Menopause Cafés launched
Research by the University of Glasgow into Menopause Cafés has identified three key elements that underpin their impact on health and wellbeing:
Care – having space to reflect on your own experiences and feel able to seek further support.
Connection – finding community, sharing experiences and feeling less alone.
Collaboration – feeling part of something where people can contribute to changing their own and others’ experiences.
The researchers describe these as the three Cs: Care, Connection and Collaboration. » Read more
Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa. » Read more
