Welcome to thefifty1percent – where women over 30 come for honest health conversations. We move away from copying what others do and focus on your body, your circumstances and your environment, because no two women are the same. Expect expert insight and real women’s stories that help you make meaningful changes on your terms. No noise, no one-size-fits-all advice. Follow for episodes and sign up to our emails for updates on our events and much more. https://www.thefifty1percent.com/
EmpowHER with Shreya Parekh
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Welcome to thefifty1percent – where women over 30 come for honest health conversations. We move away from copying what others do and focus on your body, your circumstances and your environment, because no two women are the same. Expect expert insight and real women’s stories that help you make meaningful changes on your terms. No noise, no one-size-fits-all advice. Follow for episodes and sign up to our emails for updates on our events and much more. https://www.thefifty1percent.com/
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
The Surgeon Revealing What Your Doctor Never Asks | Samantha Tross
<p>Your orthopaedic surgeon is not asking you about pelvic pain. Incontinence. Bowel issues. Painful intercourse. And until someone does — you are not getting the full picture of your own health.</p><p>Miss Samantha Tross is a Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon — and the first female of Afro-Caribbean descent to become a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK. In this episode, she reveals the questions that are missing from women's orthopaedic care and why that gap is directly affecting the treatment women receive. She also delivers one of the clearest, most practical breakdowns of osteoporosis prevention I have heard — including why loading the bone through strength training is non-negotiable and why exercise after menopause may be the single most powerful investment you can make in your future health.</p><p>This is not a frightening episode. It is an empowering one. Because every piece of information Samantha shares is something you can act on — today.</p><p>We cover:→ Why women are more prone to musculoskeletal conditions and the hormonal reason behind it→ The questions orthopaedic surgeons aren't trained to ask — and what happens when they don't→ How oestrogen directly affects your joints, bones and connective tissue across your life→ Osteoporosis prevention — strength training, calcium, vitamin D and loading the bone→ Why exercise after menopause is one of the most important things you can do→ Pelvic floor health and its overlooked connection to joint care→ HRT and musculoskeletal symptoms — what the evidence says→ Common injuries in women and when physiotherapy is the answer</p><p>After this episode, you will never sit in a medical appointment the same way again.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is for you if:</strong></p><ul><li>You have joint pain and have never been asked about pelvic or bowel symptoms</li><li>You are approaching or post menopause and want to protect your bones and joints</li><li>You want to understand the real connection between your hormones and your musculoskeletal health</li><li>You have been told your symptoms are unrelated — and something tells you they are not</li></ul><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction to Women's Musculoskeletal Health(03:03) Hormonal Influences on Musculoskeletal Conditions(05:52) Exercise Considerations for Women(09:12) Preventing Osteoporosis and Joint Issues(12:05) Understanding Common Injuries in Women(14:59) The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy(17:47) Holistic Approaches to Joint Health(21:04) The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health(23:57) Final Thoughts on Bone and Joint Health</p>
July 27, 2026
Grief, Self-Love & Coming Home to Yourself | Sacha Hughes
<p>What if the love story you havebeen searching for was always meant to be with yourself?</p><p>Sacha Hughes is a women's fiction writer and author of Love, Grief & More Sex Than Pinot — the first book inher Soho Summers Series. In this honest, warm and genuinely movingconversation, Sacha shares how losing her mum sent her into the depths of despair that led to years of chasing the wrong people, seeking validation in unhealthy relationships and developing a dependency on alcohol she eventually had to facehead on. She talks about the search for a knight in shining armour — where it comes from, how grief amplified it, and themoment she stopped chasing and started coming home to herself instead. It was through writing the Soho Summers Series that Sacha discovered her own worth andcapability — and realised, with real clarity, that she is Miss Right. That the happily ever after she had been looking for was always going to be the one she built with herself.</p><p>Sacha also speaks with remarkable honesty about divorce, the stigma that surrounds it and why staying in miseryis not the noble choice. She introduces an idea that stayed with me long after we stopped recording: the depth of your self-honesty is the ceiling of your evolution. You cannot change what you will not face. And facing it — all of it, the uncomfortable, the painful, the parts you would rather not look at — is where everything begins.</p><p>Follow Sacha - </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.sachahughes.com/">https://www.sachahughes.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sachahughes">https://www.instagram.com/sachahughes</a></p><p>Book -<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Grief-More-Pinot-Jones-meets-Fleabag-ebook/dp/B0GK2QM4B6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M7O6CZOZ0VYB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IrMbJXV3IwaVqXVkU8s0_A.CEOvQoVT6-MmaQjsmlKcgWT4hSfx6u1W1qB8uC25BNM&dib_tag=se&keywords=sacha+hughes&qid=1782390404&sprefix=sacha+guhe%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Grief-More-Pinot-Jones-meets-Fleabag-ebook/dp/B0GK2QM4B6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M7O6CZOZ0VYB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IrMbJXV3IwaVqXVkU8s0_A.CEOvQoVT6-MmaQjsmlKcgWT4hSfx6u1W1qB8uC25BNM&dib_tag=se&keywords=sacha+hughes&qid=1782390404&sprefix=sacha+guhe%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1</a></p><p>Follow Shreya - </p><p>Join the Emails: <a href="https://www.thefifty1percent.com/joinus">https://www.thefifty1percent.com/joinus</a></p><p>YouTube<strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thefifty1percent">https://www.youtube.com/@thefifty1percent</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelparekh">https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelparekh</a></p><p>Instagram 51%: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefifty1percent/">https://www.instagram.com/thefifty1percent/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyapatelparekh/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyapatelparekh/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thefifty1percent.com/">https://www.thefifty1percent.com/</a></p>
July 15, 2026
The Endo Warrior Who Fought To Be Heard | Sanju Pal
<p>What happens when women's health, careers and the workplace collide?</p><p>In this important episode, Sanju Pal shares her personal journey living with endometriosis, navigating her career while managing her health, and why she decided to speak publicly.</p><p>Sanju Pal is an Endo Warrior, social innovator and advocate whose life's work is rooted in social justice.</p><p>She is the founder of the education charity RISE, a former management consultant, an award-winning social entrepreneur, and someone who has dedicated her life to creating positive change.</p><p>Sanju shares the reality of living with a condition that affects millions of women, from her diagnosis and surgery to the emotional impact of trying to balance health, identity and career.</p><p>At the centre of this conversation is Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd: [2026] EAT 12, a publicly available Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment that forms part of wider conversations around endometriosis, disability and the workplace.</p><p>In this conversation:</p><p>• Sanju shares her endometriosis journey and diagnosis<br>• We discuss the impact of chronic pain and being misunderstood<br>• Sanju reflects on navigating health challenges alongside work<br>• She shares why she chose to speak publicly about her experience<br>• We explore the importance of workplace awareness and support<br>• Sanju shares the words she wishes she had known during a pivotal moment<br>• We discuss why women's health conversations need to include the workplace</p><p>This is a conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the importance of ensuring that women feel seen, heard, and supported.</p><p>Please note: All personal accounts reflect Sanju Pal's own experience and perspective. Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd: [2026] EAT 12 is a public legal document. This episode does not constitute legal advice.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe — new episodes every week on women's health that actually matters🎧 Also available on YouTube</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⏱️ CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction: Sanju Pal's Journey<br>(01:56) Symptoms and Diagnosis<br>(03:51) The Impact of Endometriosis<br>(06:12) Health and Work<br>(08:05) Culture and Support<br>(09:56) Pal v Accenture: The Legal Journey<br>(12:48) Speaking Out<br>(17:06) Advice For Women<br>(20:09) Endometriosis In The Workplace<br>(24:57) Advocacy And Change<br>(29:46) Workplace Rights<br>(34:53) Creating A Better Future</p><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisionshttps://www.endometriosis-uk.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidancehttps://www.rise-online.co.uk/">https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisionshttps://www.endometriosis-uk.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidancehttps://www.rise-online.co.uk/">https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisionshttps://www.endometriosis-uk.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidancehttps://www.rise-online.co.uk/">https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisionshttps://www.endometriosis-uk.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidancehttps://www.rise-online.co.uk/">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/ms-s-pal-v-accenture-uk-ltd-2026-eat-12https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisionshttps://www.endometriosis-uk.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidancehttps://www.rise-online.co.uk/">https://www.rise-online.co.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Sanju - </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanjuthinks" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/sanjuthinks</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanjusticeuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/sanjusticeuk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanju-pal-64b96166/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanju-pal-64b96166/</a></p><p>Crowd Justice Page - <a href="https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/accenture-disability-discrimination-endometriosis/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn85X0Eve5od9r0PHCaIcJeVyv6pQuYXLRQ2JQJ69UITw_Ukj8l2fhx6GZvhU_aem_tJmX4fnOHPMC7ywSrcvHuA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/accenture-disability-discrimination-endometriosis/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn85X0Eve5od9r0PHCaIcJeVyv6pQuYXLRQ2JQJ69UITw_Ukj8l2fhx6GZvhU_aem_tJmX4fnOHPMC7ywSrcvHuA</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Shreya - </strong></p><p>LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/thefifty1percent">https://linktr.ee/thefifty1percent</a></p><p>Join the Emails: <a href="https://www.thefifty1percent.com/joinus">https://www.thefifty1percent.com/joinus</a></p><p>YouTube<strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thefifty1percent">https://www.youtube.com/@thefifty1percent</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelparekh">https://www.instagram.com/shreyapatelparekh</a></p><p>Instagram 51%: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefifty1percent/">https://www.instagram.com/thefifty1percent/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyapatelparekh/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyapatelparekh/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thefifty1percent.com/">https://www.thefifty1percent.com/</a></p>
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