Making Menopause Matter is the podcast that opens up the conversation around menopause—honestly, openly, and without shame.
Hosted by Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support, it’s here to guide you through the confusing menopause landscape, and to inform and support anyone affected by menopause, directly or indirectly.
From symptoms to solutions, with plenty of myth-busting along the way, this is your go-to listen for clarity, connection, and change.
In this episode we consider what has changed as the result of the work and campaign activism of so many, over the past decade. We then look at what still needs to change to improve the menopause landscape further. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and fellow campaigner Fiona Clark for this episode. Fiona is a health journalist, author of Meno Wars and founder of the Menopause Research and Education charity, an organisation that I am proud to be a trustee of. To learn more about ...
22 Oct 2025
Menopause and Beyond
In this episode we focus on the often overlooked subject of menopause and beyond. The narrative around menopause has been, and often still is, negative, but with the right help and support, at the right time, it doesn't have to be that way. Menopause can be a transformational time that can offer an opportunity to reflect, take stock, consider the future and your own self care. If you have found yourself yearning for some calm, peace and relaxation or perhaps some time alone, this is the episo...
15 Oct 2025
Diversity of Experience
In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and diversity. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and colleague Catherine O'Keeffe, who lives and works in Ireland. Catherine is a workplace consultant and author of All You Need To Know About Menopause. To learn more about Catherine visit https://www.wellnesswarrior.ie/ Follow Catherine on Instagram @wellnesswarrior.ie To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/ To get...
8 Oct 2025
Menopause and Relationships
In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and relationships. I am delighted to be joined by a very special guest, my husband, who agreed to chat to me about his experience of supporting me through the first few weeks, months and years of surgical menopause. To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/ To get in touch email hello@menopausesupport.co.uk To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport...
1 Oct 2025
Menopause and Work
In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and work. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and fellow campaigner Katie Taylor, founder of the Latte Lounge and author of Midlife Matters. Katie talks to me about her experience of trying to work out what was happening to her while trying to continue in a job that she loved, but was finding it increasingly difficult to do, as a result of symptoms that she had no idea were related to menopause. To learn more about Katie ...
24 Sept 2025
Don't Believe the Hype
The menopause landscape has become increasingly competitive, commodified, and commercialised over the past few years. The greedy genie is out of the bottle and won't be going back any time soon. Sadly, this is nothing new, women and girls have been targetted with advertising and marketing messages for products and services for decades. However, what could be seen simply as an irritation can have potentially harmful effects. In this episode we consider some of the impacts of the commodif...
17 Sept 2025
When the doctor doesn't know best
Welcome to episode ten of Making Menopause Matter Please note this episode includes content that discusses suicidal thoughts. All too often women feel that they are not being heard by health care professionals when they express concerns about their own health. Sadly, this is still not uncommon for those experiencing menopause. In this episode I am joined by Joan who talks to me about her experience of trying to get the right help and support for the menopause symptoms that had a devastating i...
10 Sept 2025
Time to see a Professional
Welcome to episode nine of Making Menopause Matter In this episode we focus on the potential options for seeking professional help and support for menopause. We consider what those options might be, how to make informed choices about who to see, and how to get the best out of your appointment and your investment if you are parting with your cash to see someone. We consider NHS GPs and specialist clinics, private clinics and providers and therapeutic and complementary options. To l...
3 Sept 2025
Long Term Health
Welcome to episode eight of Making Menopause Matter In this episode I discuss menopause and long term health with GP and menopause specialist Dr Claire Phipps. We focus on bone, heart, brain and genitourinary health, and Claire shares her thoughts on taking a holistic view of how we can potentially optimise long term health during and beyond menopause. To follow Claire on Instagram visit @themenopausegp To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesup...
27 Aug 2025
Understanding HRT and Other Options
Welcome to episode seven of Making Menopause Matter In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Vikram Talaulikar. Vikram is a specialist in reproductive medicine and associate professor in womens health at University College London. He is also a recognised menopause specialist and trainer. Vikram explains many of the treatment options available for menopause and we take a dive into some of the myths and misinformation around hormone replacement therapy. To follow Vikram on Instagram...
20 Aug 2025
Optimising Self Care
Welcome to episode six of Making Menopause Matter Menopause can be an opportunity to conisder improving self care, but only if that is accompanied by having the right information, care, and support at the right time. In this episode we consider some of the potential options for improving self care during menopause and beyond. I am delighted to be joined again by my friend, registered nutritionist, Mel Wakeman, who guides us through the confusing world of nutrition and supplements....
13 Aug 2025
Mental Health And Brain Fog
Welcome to episode five of Making Menopause Matter Please note this episode includes content that discusses suicidal thoughts. In this episode we talk about the psychological and cognitive symptoms of menopause. The mental and emotional impact of menopause is something that is very close to my heart, both personally and professionally, as someone who experienced a mental health crisis, and supports others through their menopause experience. I am delighted to be joined by my frien...
6 Aug 2025
The Unspoken Symptoms - Vulvas, Vaginas and Bladders
Welcome to the fourth episode of Making Menopause Matter In this episode we talk Vulvas, Vaginas and Bladders, including, why using the right terminology is so important, the genitourinary symptoms of menopause, sexual health, cervical screening tests, Lichen Sclerosus, Vulva cancer and much more. I am delighted to be joined by two guests, firstly, my friend and fellow menopause campaigner Sam Evans. Sam is a former nurse and sexual health and pleasure expert and co-founder of Jo Divine...
30 Jul 2025
Physical Symptoms - So Much More Than Hot Flushes
Welcome to the third episode of Making Menopause Matter In this episode I discuss the physical symptoms of menopause with GP and menopause specialist Dr Claire Phipps. We look at what the symptoms can potentially be, why they happen, and some of the things that can exacerbate and relieve those symptoms. To follow Claire on Instagram visit @themenopausegp To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit https://menopausesupport.co.uk/ To get in touch email hello@menopausesupport...
23 Jul 2025
Menopause: What Is It And Why Does It Happen?
Welcome to the second episode of Making Menopause Matter In this episode we look at what menopause is, when it happens, and why it happens. We consider the divesity of experience, including, surgical menopause, medically induced menopause, early menopause and premature menopause. During this episode Diane is joined by Hayley Cockman to talk about her experience of being diagnosed with premature menopause at just fourteen. To follow Hayley on Instagram visit @prematuremenopause14 T...
16 Jul 2025
Setting the Stage
Welcome to the first episode of Making Menopause Matter In this episode I set the stage by sharing my experience of menopause and how that led me to research the menopause landscape, back in 2013, which highlighted the needless suffering that was happening. I share how that insight has shaped my life since, leading to the founding of Menopause Support, the writing of a book, and the creation of the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign. This episode will give you an insight into why I wanted to creat...
10 Jun 2025
Coming Soon: The Making Menopause Matter Podcast
Welcome to the Making Menopause Matter podcast with me Diane Danzebrink. The podcast is based around the chapters of my book of the same name, so we will be exploring all aspects of menopause and welcoming guest speakers too. Future episodes will include What menopause is and why and when it happens A deep dive into menopause symptoms Menopause treatment options Optimising self care Seeking professional help Menopause and work Menopause and relationships Menopause and ...
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