The Menopod

The Menopod

The Menopod is the podcast that tackles puberty's evil older sister one gin and tonic at a time. Susan Lee is joined by fellow journalist - and mate of more years than either of them care to remember - Dawn Collinson, as they explore the world of the menopause. From fashion to sex, brain fog to the workplace, The Menopod answers the crucial questions for women over 45.

Episodes

Has the menopause "become a mess" after going mainstream? Dr Paula Briggs answers your questions

March 7, 2023 • 37 mins
Hello and welcome to this very special episode of The Menopod to mark International Women's Day. Award-winning hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson are back to chat about every aspect of the menopause - or what they like to call puberty’s evil older sister. Joining them on this special is Dr Paula Briggs, Chair of the British Menopause Society and a Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health. All of which means she knows her onions...
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Menopause in the workplace - and why older women are an asset to employers

June 14, 2022 • 15 mins
Are businesses doing enough to look after their menopausal employees? Why are older women an asset in the workplace? And is a menopause festival really a good idea?These are the questions that our award-winning hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson are asking - and answering - in the latest episode of The Menopod.Dawn discusses the "labyrinth of ridiculousness" of menopause myths online, and Sue suggests that businesses should employ ...
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Diet and the menopause with Nigel Denby

March 22, 2022 • 36 mins
Dieting at any point of your life can be difficult, but it is a particular challenge for women going through the menopause.While dietician Nigel Denby admits that weight gain affects the majority of menopausal women, he tells The Menopod hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson that he has "absolutely no doubt that any woman can get in control of this".The award-winning dietician and author, who was awarded 'Dietician of the Year' in 201...
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International Women's Day

March 7, 2022 • 12 mins
The Menopod is back and it seems only fitting that Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson return to the podcast mics on International Women's Day!Our award-winning podcasters discuss whether the annual event to celebrate women is still needed today - and whether there should be an International Older Women's Day.Sue and Dawn also chat about the women who they think should be recognised on March 8, including those who are "risking everything ...
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Catherine Isaac on writing her best-selling novels, creating her characters, and being a woman in the book industry

June 22, 2021 • 39 mins
Author Catherine Isaac joins hosts Sue Lee and Dawn Collinson as they discuss how she writes her best-selling novels in the latest episode of The Menopod.Former journalist Catherine wrote her first book 'Bridesmaids' while on maternity leave under the pseudonym of Jane Costello, and her eight subsequent novels have all been bestsellers. 'You Me Everything', her first book writing as Catherine Isaac, was selected by the Richard & Ju...
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Hollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher on her role as Diane Hutchinson, the Covid-19 lockdown, and going through the menopause

June 14, 2021 • 38 mins
The Menopod is back - and we launch our second series with a star of the screen! Alex Fletcher joins Dawn Collinson as they discuss the Liverpudlian actress' 30 years on the television, her role as Diane Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, her experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, and going through the menopause. Our award-winning podcast answers all the crucial questions about the menopause and life for women over-45. From experts to cel...
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The Menopod Series 2 - Trailer

May 27, 2021 • 3 mins
The Menopod is back! Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they tackle puberty's evil, older sister one G&T at a time. They are joined by guests from all walks of life - from authors to actors, dieticians to fitness experts - exploring the menopause in a fun and educational way. The Menopod Series 2: coming soon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The ECHO's Menopod Series 1 - Bits We've Missed!

October 30, 2020 • 52 mins
Over the first series of The ECHO's Menopod, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson have been taking a witty and educational look at puberty's evil older sister – one large gin and tonic at a time!In this episode, Sue and Dawn share the bits that we’ve missed.There have been plenty of fascinating and entertaining conversations on the Menopod, and sometimes there’s not enough room to fit them all in.You'll hear more from our chats with celebr...
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Relationships

June 22, 2020 • 44 mins
Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson in The ECHO's Menopod - the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one large gin and tonic at a time - as they look at relationships during the menopause and the lockdown.Gail Thorne, counsellor and psychosexual therapist at Relate, is the guest in this episode, discussing sex, communication, and 'the marriage cup-of-tea'.This episode was recorded during the Covid-19 lockdownPresented by...
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An alternative approach with Nic Burns

April 3, 2020 • 47 mins
In the latest episode of The ECHO's Menopod – the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one Tesco four-pack of chocolate eclairs at a time – Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson look at the alternatives remedies for the menopause.They are joined by Nic Burns, who offers her insight into a holistic approach to tackling the menopause, focusing on complementary treatments for health and beauty.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Colli...
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The funny side of the menopause

March 20, 2020 • 35 mins
In the latest episode of The ECHO's Menopod – the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one extra large bar of Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut at a time – Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson look at the funny side of the menopause.From funny brain fog moments to those unreasonable and in hindsight hilarious causes of extreme rage, Sue and Dawn want to explore how laughter really can be the best medicine.Actor and stand-up comedian Pau...
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Reinvention in midlife

March 5, 2020 • 38 mins
From journalism to yoga, via prisons and schools, Jane Gallagher has constantly reinvented herself throughout her life.Jane joins Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they discuss how women over-45 can start afresh, and pursue their ambitions in midlife.The ECHO's Menopod is the podcast that tackles puberty's older, evil sister one Ben & Jerry's at a time.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin Learn more...
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Brain Fog

February 20, 2020 • 37 mins
Welcome to The ECHO's Menopod, the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one sparkly glass of Prosecco at a time.In this week's episode, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson discuss their tips on how to deal with brain fog: that moment where some menopausal women struggle with their thoughts.Dr Cath Moore and BBC journalist Cheryl Varley chat about their experiences with the menopause - and how they are open about its symptoms....
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Empty Nests

February 6, 2020 • 36 mins
Welcome to The ECHO's Menopod, the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one cheap desk fan at a time.Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they tackle empty nest syndrome: the moment that your kids leave home.For some women, it means increased freedom - and for others, it can feel like a grieving process.Sue and Dawn chat to Dr Naomi Hodgson, senior lecturer in education at Liverpool Hope University, and Julia Finch, a ...
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Myths, misinformation, and the menopause

January 24, 2020 • 34 mins
In this episode, The ECHO's Menopod discusses the medical side to the menopause.Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson ask crucial questions, such as: Does HRT suit everyone? Is weight gain inevitable? And what's the perimenopause, and how will I know I'm in it?From old wives' tales to myths and even fake news, the menopause and many of its symptoms are shrouded in uncertainty and confusion.Dr Paula Briggs, a leading expert in the menopause,...
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Fashion and the menopause

January 10, 2020 • 33 mins
On this week's The ECHO's Menopod, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson have got their gladrags on, as they explore the world of fashion for women over 45.Sue and Dawn are joined by celebrity stylist and fashion guru Lorraine McCulloch.They ask crucial questions such as: when did it get so hard to find a dress to fit your hips as well as your boobs? Will security be called if we step over the threshold at TopShop? And how many pairs of bla...
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The ECHO's Menopod - Trailer

January 10, 2020 • 3 mins
Here's what you can expect from The Menopod, presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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