Mad With The Menopause

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gilly Kahn, a licensed clinical psychologist and author specialising in neurodiversity, emotion regulation, and executive functioning. Dr. Kahn is a leading voice on ADHD - especially when it comes to the often-overlooked emotional side of living with a neurodivergent brain. She is the author of 'Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD.'
What makes her perspective so powerful is that she bridges rigorous clinical psychology with her own personal journey with ADHD.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction to Gilly Kahn and her work
01:56 - Gilly’s early interest in working with autistic children
04:00 - Recognizing social withdrawal and non-anxious withdrawal in children
06:00 - Personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD
09:00 - The journey of writing her book about women’s ADHD
12:02 - The significance of self-compassion and psycho-education
15:03 - The story behind the book’s title and stereotypes
17:01 - Advice for navigating life with ADHD
21:59 - Hormonal influences on women with ADHD and perimenopause
28:00 - Personal health experiences and the impact of stress
30:50 - Final thoughts and encouragement for self-acceptance
 
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Instagram:  @drgillykahn
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com
 
 

In this milestone episode, Anél breaks down the 5 Pillars of Health, showing why prioritising your wellbeing matters now, more than ever as you enter perimenopause and menopause.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction to Menopause and the 5 Pillars of Health
02:19 - Strength Training and Bone Health
03:06 - Prioritising Sleep for Cellular Repair
04:00 - Managing Stress and Nervous System Health
04:54 - The Power of Connection and Self-Compassion
05:10 - Final Thoughts: Thriving in Menopause
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Instagram:   @anelquilliam
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

In today’s episode, I am speaking with Simon Salt, a writer, speaker, and Certified Menopause Coach whose work explores how menopause shapes relationships, communication, and workplace wellbeing. Through ‘The Quiet Transition’, Simon helps couples and organisations navigate one of life’s most overlooked transitions.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 -  Introduction and guest introduction
01:12 -  How Simon's wife entered perimenopause
02:22 - The emotional toll and relationship changes
03:49 -  Diagnosis and understanding symptoms
04:44 -  The importance of emotional intimacy
06:10 -  Men's lack of information and support
07:16  - The shift from fixing to partnering
08:12  - Navigating identity and aging
09:20 -  The importance of lived experience
10:48  - Research and understanding the biological aspects
12:08  - Creating a new relationship dynamic
13:35 -  Providing tailored information for men
14:32 -  Sit, listen, believe framework
15:28 -  Learning from lived experiences
16:54 -  Adapting to unpredictable symptoms
18:07 -  Reframing aging as transition, not end
19:44 -  Supporting through flexibility and patience
21:14 -  The societal view of aging and menopause
22:33 -  Practical support and shared responsibilities
24:18 -  Stepping back and allowing mistakes
26:51 -  Recognizing emotional triggers and timing
28:21 -  Reading the room and emotional cues
30:54 -  The role of continuous information gathering
31:47 -  The 'Quiet Transition' content platform
32:19 -  Upcoming book and future plans
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Substack: https://substack.com/@thequiettransition
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsalt/
Website:  https://www.thequiettransition.com/
Podcast:  https://www.thequiettransition.com/podcast
 
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

In today’s episode, I am speaking with Libby Stevenson, a wellbeing practitioner and a certified pregnancy, postnatal and menopause yoga teacher.
Libby’s lived experience of navigating each stage without support and knowledge motivated her to empower women physically, mentally and emotionally with yoga, science-based information, therapeutic wellbeing and women’s circle discussions so that they are better equipped to face the challenges at each stage in a positive and healthier way. 
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Journey into Women's Wellness
03:45 - The Impact of Yoga on Life Changes
07:58 - Navigating Empty Nest Syndrome
08:28 - Finding Purpose in Yoga Teaching
09:54 - Transitioning to Online Yoga Classes
11:06 - The Holistic Approach to Women's Health
11:32 - Benefits of Yoga During Menopause
16:09 - Embracing Change: The Menopausal Journey
19:21 - Meditation and Mindfulness in Yoga
22:19 - Getting Started with Yoga
24:54 - Exploring Different Yoga Styles
28:00 - Connecting with the Right Yoga Community
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website:  https://libbystevensonwellbeing.com/
Instagram:  @libbystevenson.wellbeing
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Sharon Pendlington is a Menopause and Nervous System Specialist with a decade of clinical experience helping women to navigate the menopause transition, with less stress and more confidence.
Sharon specialises in supporting people in midlife to sleep through the night again, stabilise their mood, and restore their sharp mental clarity. She's the founder of the 90-Day Perimenopause Nervous System Reset group program, and she works with organisations to create menopause-inclusive workplaces.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction to Menopause Conversations
02:28 - Sharon's Personal Journey with Menopause
05:20 - The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Symptoms
08:12 - The Importance of Community and Shared Experiences
10:40 - Developing a Mindfulness Program for Women
13:28 - Practical Tips for Starting Mindfulness
15:53 - Connecting with Sharon and Resources for Women
18:30 - Final Thoughts on Self-Care and Menopause
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Want to know your Perimenopause Archetype and start feeling better today?
Take the 3-minute Perimenopause Archetype Quiz
Website: https://www.sharonpendlington.com/
Instagram: @sharonpendlington
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Hayley is the founder of The Promise Method, a 66-day daily self-trust practice for capable midlife women whose body no longer tolerates the pace they’ve lived at for years.
After her body finally stopped tolerating a lifetime of pushing through, Hayley began keeping one tiny daily promise to herself – a practice she has kept for more than 875 days now. What started as survival, slowly became a method for rebuilding safety, self-trust and connection inside the body.
Through honest conversations about midlife, nervous system overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and hidden cost of always being the capable one, Haley helps women recognise that they are not broken, their body is simply no longer willing to keep overriding itself to survive.
Her work is grounded in lived experience rather than performance, helping women move from survival mode toward safety, through tiny repeatable daily actions their body does not resist.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage
00:12 - The Birth of The Promise Method
02:30 - Navigating Health Anxiety and Self-Discovery
05:30 - Understanding the Method: Building Habits
07:39 - The Journey of Self-Trust and Movement
11:29 - Permission to Prioritize Self-Care
13:22 - Family Dynamics and Personal Growth
15:09 - Navigating Emotional Conversations
16:22 - Understanding Beliefs and Emotions
17:15 - The Importance of Sharing Experiences
18:03 - Overcoming Information Overload
18:51 - Listening to Your Body
20:17 - Finding Movement That Resonates
23:19 - Recognizing the Need for Self-Care
24:42 - The Impact of Women's Health Awareness
25:48 - Embracing New Opportunities
28:13 - The Power of Kindness and Community
31:01 - Authenticity in Sharing Your Journey
32:59 - Trusting Your Intuition
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website: www.thepromisemethod.co.uk
Instagram:  @thepromisemethod
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Georgina is the founder of Purpl, a UK platform helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions save money and access meaningful support. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ADHD, she understands first-hand the financial and everyday challenges her community faces. She launched Purpl to make life more affordable and less isolating by combining hundreds of brand offers,  with community support and the Purpl Grant Fund. Georgina focuses on driving real impact beyond discounts by working with brands to create meaningful change.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Journey to Diagnosis: Georgina's Story
02:04 - Connecting ADHD, MS, and Hormones
05:02 - Managing Symptoms: A Holistic Approach
08:01 - The Birth of Purpl: Supporting the Disabled Community
10:29 - Building a Community: Resources and Support
13:10 - Future Plans: Expanding Purpl's Impact
16:16 - Finding Joy: Personal Life and Hobbies
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website:  https://www.purpldiscounts.com/
Instagram:  @purpldiscounts
Socials @purpldiscounts across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Adele Wimsett is a Women’s Health Practitioner specialising in ADHD and perimenopause. Adele supports women whose mood, cognition, menstrual cycle symptoms and nervous system become increasingly dysregulated during hormonal transition, helping them understand what’s happening in their bodies and make informed, consent-led decisions about hormone support. Her work is hormone-literate, neurodivergent-informed, and grounded in education rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Adele's Journey into Women's Health
03:36 - The Impact of Hormones on ADHD
07:05 - Stress and the Modern Woman's Experience
11:31 - Neurodivergent Women and Burnout
13:52 - Exploring HRT and Its Implications
15:28 - How to Work with Adele
17:46 - Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
21:52 - Final Thoughts and Pearls of Wisdom
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website:  https://harmoniseyou.co.uk/
Instagram:  @adele_wimsett
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Joyce is passionate about empowering women to live their best lives through good health and happiness. Her latest book, Your Joyful years – is out on now on Amazon and is an Amazon Best seller.
Joyce is an internationally renowned award winning scientist and is a professor of reproductive science at University College London, Institute for Women’s Health. 
Her last book, Your Fertile Years: what you need to know to make informed choices, published in2021, explores women’s health from puberty to menopause. In her latest book, Your Joyful Years: empowering good health and happiness beyond 50, Joyce shares the wisdom of 50 women over the age of 50, on good health and happiness.
Her podcast, ‘Why didn’t anyone tell me this?’  is listened to in over 90 countries and is ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Navigating the Journey of Menopause
03:11 - The Joyful Years of Menopause
10:47 - The Importance of Exercise and Consistency
17:56 - Personal Experiences and Education
20:34 - Sharing Stories and Building Community
26:36 - Finding Joy in Life
 
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website:  https://joyceharper.com/
Books:  Your Fertile Years: What you need to know to make informed choices &
Your Joyful Years: Empowering good health and happiness beyond 50, 
Instagram:  @profjoyceharper
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

Our guest today is a leading voice in the ADHD community, specifically for women and girls. Kate Moryoussef is an acclaimed author, and the host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast.
After her own late diagnosis, dedicated her career to helping women move past the shame and overwhelm that often follows a diagnosis, focusing instead on radical self-compassion and holistic wellness. She is here to help us rethink how we live with and thrive with ADHD.
 
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:12 - Realization of ADHD and Its Impact
02:33 - The Journey to Diagnosis
05:04 - Understanding the Diagnosis
06:41 - Stigma and Societal Perceptions of ADHD
09:04 - Transitioning to Advocacy and Awareness
11:21 - Writing the Book and Podcasting Journey
13:32 - Personal Insights and Practical Advice
14:49 - Navigating ADHD and Lifestyle Medicine
16:24 - Hormonal Changes and ADHD
18:06 - Understanding Perimenopause and ADHD
20:49 -The Intersection of Hormones and Mental Health
24:11 - Self-Advocacy and Education for ADHD
27:01 - Resources and Support for Women with ADHD
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Book: The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit
Website: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/
Podcast:   The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast.
Instagram:  @kate_moryoussef
 
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
 
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com