Menopause talks

I’m a British Menopause Society Accredited doctor and trainer, come and talk menopause with me.

My menopause clinic is based in Bristol, and I host regular menopause talks in the local area packed with evidence based advice, based on the questions I’ve been asked by women over the past 20 years as a GP with a special interest in women’s health.

Online menopause talk series

There are 3 different in depth online talks:

Talk 1 – Recognising perimenopause

includes menopause symptoms, menopause stages, hormone blood tests, trackers, contraception & menopause in the workplace

Talk 2 – HRT in depth

includes HRT types, HRT doses, testosterone, how long HRT can be used for, managing HRT side-effects like bleeding, HRT shortages & the HRT prepayment certificate

Talk 3 – Using lifestyle to support perimenopause

includes supporting sleep, nutrition (microbiome, glucose, phyto-oestrogens, menopause supplements), strength training, libido, pelvic floor & the importance of rest.

Each talk is different, and works alone or as a set of three.

In-person menopause talks

The next in-person talks will be held at Bishopston Library, BS7. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected].

Postmenopause : Living well in later life. Monday 16th June 10.30am

A new talk with a particular focus on heart health, bone health and bladder health.

Navigating Menopause. Tuesday 1st July  6.30pm

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Resources shared in the talks can be found here.

Sorry to those who missed out on tickets for the last in-person talks.

In-person yoga and talk event – Understanding and Supporting Anxiety

Join me for the first in a new series of Yoga for Women’s Health Workshops – Understanding and Supporting Anxiety.

I’ll be at Bristol’s newest yoga studio, Sense of Self, for an empowering session focused on enhancing your well-being. This workshop is designed to help you understand and manage anxiety through movement and breath practices. Discover techniques to calm a busy mind, release tension, and support your physical and emotional health.

All are welcome, including those with no previous experience of yoga. If you can get up and down from the floor, this is for you. You don’t need to be a particular size, be bendy, or have any specialist clothes or kit to try Yoga for Women’s Health.

After practice, we’ll have a refreshment break and then come together to talk. I’ll explain how trauma, neurodiversity, and hormones can all impact our experience of anxiety. Together, we will look at a holistic framework of support, including sleep, nutrition, movement, rest, and connection.

Hope to see you there!

Menopause training and awareness sessions

I regularly host menopause sessions for healthcare professionals and businesses. I’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in a bespoke talk or menopause awareness training session for a group or business.

If you think your employer could benefit from menopause training to enhance the support they currently offer at menopause please contact me via [email protected].

I look forward to chatting menopause with you. 

Feedback from menopause talks and training sessions

“I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the presentation you delivered on menopause. Your expertise and insights on this important topic were truly enlightening and have certainly provided us with a deeper understanding of the challenges that many individuals face.

Your ability to communicate complex information in an accessible and engaging manner made the session not only informative but also enjoyable. We appreciate the valuable strategies you shared for supporting our colleague’s experiencing menopause, as well as the emphasis on creating a more inclusive work environment. Thank you once again for your time and dedication. We look forward to applying what we have learned and hope to collaborate with you in the future on similar initiatives.”

Organiser of workplace talk

“Thanks so much for such an interesting, informative, eye opening and empowering talk.”

Attendee at HRT in depth talk

“So much stuff I didn’t know (fascinating about role of oestrogen and progesterone on metabolism!)”

Attendee at recognising perimenopause talk

“Thanks for such a brilliant and informative session today. You created a lovely relaxed environment, and I really appreciated that.”

Attendee at using lifestyle to support perimenopause

“Three HRT consults on Thursday, all much improved with the info from Wednesday’s session, a big thankyou”

Senior Pharmacist from a GP Practice in Somerset

“A really fun and very informative evening and totally GP friendly”

Experienced GP in Bristol

Menopause Retreat

To mark World Menopause Day I hosted a Rethink Menopause Retreat at Sensate Spa in Bristol.

We talked about female specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, specific signs of cardiovascular disease in women and steps we can all take to reduce our risk. We discussed the role of hormones, and the impact of sleep, nutrition, movement and rest on our cardiovascular health.

Following the talk I led a yoga class, themed around building strength to support our metabolism.

Then we talked, we listened, we shared, and enjoyed the jacuzzi, sauna and cold water plunge at the spa.

More sessions are being planned, themed around other areas including sleep, anxiety, bone health and pelvic floor health. Sign up to the newsletter to be kept up to date.