This is the last episode in this season, it's hard to believe we've done 25 episodes, but here we are.

So I thought I’d wrap things up as I began back in February by telling you a bit about me and where I’m at in my menopause journey and what I've learnt along the way by talking to the amazing, vibrant , funny women I've had on the Pod, the wonderful Dr Katie and all my other brilliant experts.

I've upped my movement, concentrated on what and how I eat and tweaked my HRT. Obviously each of our Menopause journeys are as unique as we are and this is just a snap shot of mine (so far!). I know it isn't over, it's a marathon not a sprint and sometimes it feels like a daily uphill struggle. But thanks to making this Pod and gaining the understanding of what's happening to me and what I can do to help myself, I am in a far better place than I was a year ago. I hope listening has helped you to.

See you back here for Season 2.

If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause

Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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In this episode I’m talking to my 5th inspirational Orca - Kate Muir, creator and producer of the “Davina Documentaries” for Channel 4 and author of the incredible book “Everything you wanted to know about the Menopause but were afraid to ask”. 

Kate as you can imagine, doesn’t shy away from tackling the big stuff, our chat ranges from HRT and whether we need Testosterone, the racial and socio-economic injustice and misogyny that’s rife in medicine, to the glorious reboot menopause can and should be.

She’s just so knowledgeable and passionate about the menopause, I adored chatting to her. She's a force to be reckoned with that isn't done with the fight yet. Thank god for us all we have people like her in our corners.

Kate's website https://katemuir.co.uk/

Book she mentioned "Divided: Racism, Medicine and why we need to Decolonise Healthcare" Dr Annabel Sowemimo

The Smile Starter @thesmilestarter - Jill McLaggan

Menopause charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/

If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause

Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I’m talking eye health with optometrist Harps Kular and how our fluctuating hormones can affect our eyes. She’s seen a huge rise in the number of menopausal women coming to her with dry eye (which surprisingly isn’t what you’d think) and how her own struggles with perimenopause and not being taken seriously by her GP, has allowed her to really connect with her patients and give them the space to be heard about their menopausal symptoms. 

Harper & Cooper Opticians  https://www.harperandcooper.co.uk/our-team

Balance app https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app

If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause

Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.