Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long enough, there's been the menopause. Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. Today, we're in a different time - we're living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Your menopause, your choice.
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Deborah Garlick
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Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long enough, there's been the menopause. Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. Today, we're in a different time - we're living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Your menopause, your choice.
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June 29, 2026
PMDD: The Condition That Can Be Mistaken for Everything Else | Pheobe Williams | EP 101
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> <strong>What is PMDD — and why does it matter at work?</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> In this Lunch & Learn session, Henpicked's Sally Leech sits down with Phoebe Williams, CEO and founder of <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://thepmddproject.org/">The PMDD Project</a>, to open up an important and often misunderstood conversation about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> PMDD affects roughly 1 in 20 people and can be so severe it's classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 — yet many who live with it spend years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply not believed.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> Henpicked is proud to be a supporter of The PMDD Project, having donated £5,000 from the Menstruation and Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2025 event — a testament to their commitment to championing menstrual health in and beyond the workplace.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> <strong>Together, we explore:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:01:07)</strong> What PMDD actually is — and how it differs from PMS</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:02:29)</strong> The symptoms: from severe anxiety and depression to suicidal ideation, and why it's so often missed</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:04:32)</strong> Why PMDD is frequently misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or depression — and the importance of cycle tracking</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:05:59)</strong> Phoebe's personal journey: living with PMDD from her teens without knowing what it was</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:10:07)</strong> How diagnosis works, and why persistence with healthcare professionals is often essential</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:11:46)</strong> Treatment options — from SSRIs and luteal-phase dosing to lifestyle changes, supplements, and therapy</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:14:37)</strong> What causes PMDD — genetics, trauma, and the emerging links with neurodiversity (autism and ADHD)</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:16:29)</strong> The relationship between PMDD and perimenopause, and why hormonal sensitivity can make menopause particularly challenging</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:21:36)</strong> Practical strategies for navigating life with PMDD — including diary planning, building a luteal phase toolkit, and tapping into community</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> <strong>(00:25:11)</strong> The work of The PMDD Project: supporting individuals, training healthcare professionals, and educating employers</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> PMDD doesn't just affect people at home — it affects them at work, in their relationships, and in how they see themselves. This session is for anyone who wants to understand it better, whether you're living with it, supporting someone who is, or leading a team.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please reach out to the Samaritans or your local emergency services. You are not alone.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5" /> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> <strong>Find out more about The PMDD Project:</strong> <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://thepmddproject.org/">thepmddproject.org</a></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> @thepmddproject</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> <strong>About Henpicked:</strong><br /> Henpicked is the home of the Menopause Friendly Accreditation — supporting organisations to create truly inclusive, informed workplaces for everyone experiencing menopause and menstruation. Find out more at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://menopausefriendly.co.uk">menopausefriendly.co.uk</a></p>
June 14, 2026
What Your GP Actually Needs to Know About Your Period (And How to Tell Them) | Dr Clare Spencer | EP 100
<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>How to Talk to Your GP About Menstrual Health | with Dr Clare Spencer</strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Do you ever walk into a GP appointment and forget half of what you wanted to say? Or wonder whether your symptoms are "bad enough" to mention? You are not alone — and this episode is here to change that.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> In this Lunch & Learn session, Henpicked's Sally Leech sits down with Dr Clare Spencer — GP, women's health specialist, and menopause expert — for a frank, empowering conversation about how to get the most from your GP when it comes to menstrual health.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Whether you're dealing with heavy bleeding, cyclical mood changes, suspected endometriosis, or PMDD, Dr Clare cuts through the jargon and tells you exactly how to prepare, what to say, and what questions to ask.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Together, they explore:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What "normal" actually looks like when it comes to periods — and why it varies so much from person to person</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The moment you should stop putting up with symptoms and seek help</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How to keep a menstrual diary and why tracking two full cycles can transform your appointment</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How to describe your symptoms clearly — without needing to know the medical terminology</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The questions you should always ask your GP about diagnosis, investigations, and treatment options</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What to expect if you're referred to a gynaecologist — and how to advocate for yourself along the way</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A deep dive into PMDD: diagnosis, the role of antidepressants, HRT, and the Mirena coil</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and PCOS (now known as PEMO syndrome) are often undertreated — and how to push for the right care</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How to find the right GP for women's health, including Women's Health Hubs</li> </ul> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Your symptoms are valid. Your quality of life matters. And you do not have to suffer in silence.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">NAPS (National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes): pms.org.uk</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The PMDD Project: thepmddproject.com</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Cycle tracking apps mentioned by listeners: Clue, Harded, Cycles, Moody, Stardust</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5" /> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> The Henpicked Podcast is brought to you by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace — the team behind the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. We're on a mission to create workplaces where everyone experiencing menopause and menstruation can thrive.</p>
May 25, 2026
What They Never Taught You at School: Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Emily Smith from MOONCUP | EP 99
<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>What They Never Taught You at School: Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle</strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Did you know your hormones shift through four distinct phases every month — and that understanding those shifts can genuinely change how you work, rest, move, and feel?</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> In this Lunch & Learn session, Deborah Garlick is joined by Emily Smith, Head of Sales at MOONCUP, for an eye-opening conversation about the menstrual cycle — the kind of conversation most of us never had at school.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Emily walks us through the science behind each phase of the cycle, what's really happening in your body, and — most importantly — how you can work with your natural rhythms rather than pushing against them. Whether you're scheduling important meetings, choosing what to eat, or simply trying to understand why some weeks feel effortless and others feel like wading through treacle, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insight.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is especially timely, releasing just days before <strong>Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May.</strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>In this episode:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The four phases of the menstrual cycle — and what's actually happening in your body during each one</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why you feel low-energy and reflective at certain times of the month (and why that's completely normal)</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How rising oestrogen during the follicular phase links to serotonin, confidence, and cognitive performance</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Practical ways to align your work tasks, social plans, and exercise with your cycle</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Nutrition tips for each phase — including why your body genuinely craves dark chocolate (and it's not just willpower)</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How to start tracking your cycle, with or without an app</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The truth about what's in most mainstream period products — and why it matters for your health and the planet</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why working with your cycle isn't "being difficult" — it's evidence-based self-knowledge</li> </ul> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>About Mooncup</strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Mooncup has been raising the standard for period care for over 20 years. Pioneers of the world's first medical-grade silicone menstrual cup, they've grown into a full range of health-first, sustainable period care — including organic pads, tampons, liners, and period pants — all made without petroleum plastics, synthetic dyes, or hidden ingredients. B Corp certified, vegan certified, and proudly independent, Mooncup is on a mission to make period care that works with your body, not against it. Their products are available in Boots, Sainsbury's, Ocado, and Holland & Barrett, and they also supply free-access period care to workplaces, gyms, and hotels across the UK.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> <a href="https://wearemooncup.com/">🌐 wearemooncup.com</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> 📸 Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/">@mooncupltd</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> 👔 LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mooncup-ltd/">linkedin.com/company/mooncup-ltd</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> 📘 Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Mooncupltd">facebook.com/mooncupltd</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> </p>
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