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Menopause Nurse Memo's

Menopause Nurse Memo's

By: Vikki Ellison
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Summary

Join Vikki Ellison a menopause specialist nurse from Calm Menopause & Wellbeing Clinic each week for bite-sized conversations on perimenopause and menopause—designed to inform, reassure, and empower. In under 15 minutes, you’ll get clear, practical insights into everything from symptoms and treatment options to lifestyle tips and the latest evidence-based guidance. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about this natural life stage, these short episodes cut through the noise with advice you can trust.

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Episodes
  • Mental health & Wellbeing during the Perimenopause & Menopause
    May 10 2026

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    For many women, this stage of life can bring unexpected emotional and psychological changes alongside the physical symptoms. Anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, poor sleep, loss of confidence, brain fog, irritability, and feeling “not quite yourself” are incredibly common — yet so many women suffer in silence or feel misunderstood.

    This podcast is here to change that conversation.

    Together, we’ll explore the impact that hormonal changes can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships, work, sleep, confidence, and everyday life. We’ll discuss evidence-based treatments, lifestyle approaches, self-care strategies, and the importance of understanding that you are not alone in what you’re experiencing.

    Whether you are just beginning to notice changes, are struggling with severe symptoms, or are supporting someone through menopause, this podcast aims to provide reassurance, education, and practical support in a compassionate and non-judgemental space.

    So wherever you’re listening from, take a moment for yourself, and join us as we navigate mental health and wellbeing through perimenopause and menopause together.

    https://calmmenopause.co.uk/

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    9 mins
  • The impact perimenopause & menopause can have on your relationships
    Jan 25 2026

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    Perimenopause and menopause are often discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but their impact reaches far beyond the individual. Fluctuating hormones can influence mood, energy, confidence, sleep, and cognition—changes that inevitably shape how someone relates to the people around them. Partners may struggle to understand sudden shifts in emotions or intimacy, friendships can feel strained when someone withdraws or feels “unlike themselves,” and professional relationships may be affected by brain fog, fatigue, or reduced tolerance for stress.

    In this podcast, we explore how perimenopause and menopause can affect relationships with partners, friends, and colleagues, and why awareness matters on both sides. We will talk openly about the misunderstandings, the unspoken frustrations, and the quiet losses that can occur—but also about communication, compassion, and practical ways to strengthen relationships during this transition. Because menopause is not just a personal experience; it is a shared one, and understanding it can make all the difference.

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  • The effects of perimenopause and menopause in the work place
    Dec 7 2025

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    This podcast brings you an eye-opening conversation that affects millions of women—yet is still too often misunderstood or overlooked in professional settings: the impact of perimenopause and menopause in the workplace.

    In this episode, you’ll hear real, honest discussion about what it’s like to navigate symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and brain fog while trying to meet the demands of modern working life. We talk about the emotional toll, the practical challenges, and the silent struggles that women often carry without support.

    You’ll also hear insightful reflections on what employers can do better—from creating open cultures to implementing simple, effective adjustments that can make a world of difference. And, importantly, we explore how awareness and understanding can empower women to advocate for themselves and thrive during this transition.

    It’s a conversation filled with lived experience, professional insight, and plenty of compassion—one that we hope will spark change, encourage empathy, and remind anyone listening that they’re not alone.

    https://calmmenopause.co.uk/

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    8 mins
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