We Talk Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had!
The podcast is hosted by Eileen Durward from A.Vogel UK - a certified 3rd Age peri-post menopause instructor, who has helped thousands of women via the A.Vogel helpline and website, workshops and webinars, and across the We Talk Menopause social media channels. Sharing her knowledge and advice, in easily-digestible 8-15 min episodes, Eileen will cover a different topic or symptom each week – to help you gain the knowledge and power to take control of your menopause.
10 Strange Menopause Symptoms Nobody Warns You About
Think you know the symptoms of menopause? Think again.
Beyond hot flushes and night sweats, menopause can bring a range of unexpected symptoms that many women never see coming.
From phantom smells and internal vibrations to balance issues and the sensation of bugs crawling on your skin, there are many lesser-known symptoms that can leave you wondering what's happening to your body—and whether it's menopause, stress, ageing, or something else entirely.
In this episode, I'm shining a light on some of the surprising symptoms that often go unrecognised and misunderstood. You'll learn why hormonal changes can affect the body in unexpected ways, when these symptoms are more likely to be linked to the menopause transition, and when it's sensible to seek advice from your GP, particularly if symptoms are becoming more frequent, severe, or concerning.
If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Is it me, or could this actually be menopause?" you're not alone.
Tune in to discover the menopause symptoms nobody talks about enough and gain a better understanding of what may be happening behind the scenes in your body.
Eileen x
Certified Menopause Instructor
2 Jun 2026
5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers
Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers?
In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are living in a completely different world. Modern lifestyles place huge demands on our hormones, nervous system and overall wellbeing, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
I talk about:
✨ Why menopause was rarely talked about in previous generations
✨ The emotional and mental load women carry today
✨ How modern diets may affect hormone health
✨ The impact of hormone-disrupting chemicals
✨ How technology and constant stimulation may affect menopause symptoms
✨ Why support and open conversations matter more than ever
13 May 2026
5 Signs Your Nervous System is Overload During Menopause (And How to Fix it)
Have you noticed that noise feels louder, busy places feel overwhelming, or multitasking suddenly feels impossible? During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience something called nervous system overload — but it’s rarely talked about.
In this podcast, I share 5 common signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed during menopause, why hormonal changes (especially fluctuating oestrogen) can affect your stress response and sensory processing, and simple things that can help calm your system. If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, anxious in busy environments, or unusually tense, this episode will help you understand why.
Mentioned in this podcast: A.Vogel Menopause Support and Jan de Vries Relaxing Essence.
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