by Phillipa Butler | Apr 23, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
I was keen to find out why my soprano voice has turned against me in middle age and to discover strategies to cajole it back to life. This conversation with opera singer and singing teacher Rebecca Reid will shed some light on how ageing affects how your voice sounds...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 23, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast, Podcasts
Patience is a virtue. ….Patience is essential to daily life—and might be key to a happy one. Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity. How can Mindfulness help us develop our ability to endure perhaps even thrive in...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 12, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast, Podcasts
Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living. Join Sune and I as we tackle the attitudes of mindfulness. This...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 9, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
Myself and Aromatherapist Claire Ottewell chat and outline some movement and natural approaches to manage peri-menopause symptoms – This week Hot Flushes, Night sweats, mood swings and headaches. Join us as we outline some natural approaches using essential...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 9, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
Insomnia has been my nemesis through my menopause and I have studied all the tricks to help me combat it naturally. The episode I compare notes with Aromatherapist Claire Ottewell to discover oils and herbs that may just help. It is so crucial to prioritise sleep...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 5, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast, Podcasts
I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I’d really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 3, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I am joined by Registered Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward. Shirley is passionate about helping people to take back control of their health and to eat well through menopause. Join us to hear the ins and outs! Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or...
by Phillipa Butler | Apr 1, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain. We chat about some strategies to manage our stress and anxiety as lockdown is easing. If the roadmap to unlocking is a source of stress and anxiety for you then you are not alone. Grab your ear...
by Phillipa Butler | Mar 30, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast, Podcasts
I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I’d really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any...
by Phillipa Butler | Mar 13, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I chatted with Julie Grint Coach and Reflexologist. We chatted about how facial reflexology can enhance our health and beauty, contribute to the wellbeing of our bodies and mind. Julie says we have hands and so we have no excuses! Settle down with a cuppa...
by Phillipa Butler | Mar 6, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
In this episode I chatted with Jacquie Whur clinical hypnotherapist about the metaphorical hats of our identity that we wear throughout our lives and how menopause can be a time when we realise we have misplaced a couple. We explore the interplay between our thoughts...
by Phillipa Butler | Feb 27, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I chat with Nick Tulloch CEO of Voyager Life Limited. Nick gives me the lowdown on the potential health benefits of the hemp plant derived CBD or canabidiol and how a woman of a certain age may benefit. Importantly he reminds us that it is always...
by Phillipa Butler | Feb 16, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I chatted to Patrizia Pisano a life coach and meditation leader. We chat about the beliefs that we adopt unknowingly and how survival strategies and shielding mechanisms can result in behaviours such as overachieving and perfectionism. By challenging self...
by Phillipa Butler | Feb 10, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This time I am talking with Sherilyn Ooi. Sheralin is a coach and trainer and younger (than me) woman and I am curious to discover what she knows about menopause. Should this be a conversation we are having sooner? Where do we get our information from and why are are...
by Phillipa Butler | Jan 30, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Lavinia Winch the YES Ambassador. I get the lowdown on the signs and symptoms of Vaginal dryness and we discuss the many treatments available for us to moisturise and lubricate as we move through menopause. If you would...
by Phillipa Butler | Jan 16, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This episode I chatted with Tamar Challis, a qualified person centred counsellor and coach specialising in women’s mental health and managing life transitions such as divorce, menopause, redundancy and retirement. I have had my challenges in coming to terms with my...
by Phillipa Butler | Jan 9, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This week I chatted to Felicia Foster experienced Natural Health consultant and Homeopath. Whatever your belief system we are all individuals and there is not a one size fits all approach. We share some stories and offer some insights into complementary approaches to...
by Phillipa Butler | Jan 2, 2021 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This week I spoke to experienced Aromatherapist Clare Ottewell. Claire offers a holistic, natural approach using a combination of Aromatherapy, Wild Medicinal Plants and Witchery for a Cleaner, Greener, Leaner Life. We talk all things herbal and learn how to free our...
by Phillipa Butler | Dec 11, 2020 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast
This week I chatted with Jan Alexander. Jan is a Doterra Wellness advocate and she workswith businesses and individuals, teaching the benefits of doTERRA therapeutic grade essential oils. She tells me a bout the oils and supplements and the benefits and how they can...
by Phillipa Butler | Dec 5, 2020 | Moving Through Menopause Podcast, Podcasts
A wonderful conversation this week with Sune Markowitz-Shulman about mindful approaches to wellness. Sune is a qualified nutritional therapist, mindfulness teacher and trained chef. We discuss how to nurture mind and body and explore skills and tools to promote...