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.
The Benefits of HRT - more than just treating hot flushes
Send us Fan Mail When we talk about HRT, the conversation often focuses on the risks. But what about the benefits? In this episode of Menopause Nurse Memos, I’m looking at how HRT can help women through perimenopause and menopause — not simply by reducing hot flushes and night sweats, but by supporting women’s health and quality of life more broadly. We’ll talk about how replacing the hormones that are declining during menopause can improve symptoms such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, low moo...
14 Sept 2026
HRT and the WHI research of 2002
Send us Fan Mail For many women, the words HRT still bring fear — often because of what they heard following the publication of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) research in 2002. In this episode, I take a closer look at what the WHI study actually found, why its early results caused such widespread concern about HRT, and why the headlines that followed did not tell the whole story. We’ll explore some of the important limitations of the original research, including the age and health profil...
17 Aug 2026
Aging well - Thriving through midlife and beyond
Send us Fan Mail Ageing is a privilege, and with the right knowledge and support, it can be one of the healthiest and most fulfilling stages of life. In this episode, I explore how women can embrace midlife with confidence by taking a proactive approach to their health. We'll discuss how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), alongside good nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and effective stress management, can help women stay strong, healthy, and vibrant for years to come. We'll lo...
27 Jul 2026
Balancing hormones with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Send us Fan Mail Are you wondering whether Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is right for you? Confused by conflicting advice or worried about the risks? You're not alone. In this episode, I explains how HRT works, who can benefit, and how the right treatment can help restore hormonal balance during perimenopause and menopause. We'll discuss the different types of HRT, how treatment is tailored to your individual needs, what to expect when starting therapy, and how balancing your hormone...
6 Jun 2026
Contraception during perimenopause & menopause
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast. Contraception during perimenopause & menopause this podcast is talking about a stage of life that many women enter with questions, confusion, and often very little clear guidance — perimenopause and menopause. For many, this transition can bring a combination of changing hormones, unpredictable cycles, heavy menstrual bleeding, mood changes, sleep disruption, hot flushes, brain fog, and shifting energy levels. At the same time, contraception can st...
24 May 2026
HRT Choices
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast, where we explore Hormone Replacement Therapy — often known as HRT — and the choices available to women during perimenopause and menopause. For many women, navigating menopause can feel confusing and overwhelming. Alongside symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, poor sleep, brain fog, low mood, and joint aches, many are faced with trying to understand whether HRT is the right option for them — and if so, which type. With so much informatio...
10 May 2026
Mental health & Wellbeing during the Perimenopause & Menopause
Send us Fan Mail 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, relationship...
25 Jan 2026
The impact perimenopause & menopause can have on your relationships
Send us Fan Mail 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 m...
7 Dec 2025
The effects of perimenopause and menopause in the work place
Send us Fan Mail 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 practic...
23 Nov 2025
What is brain fog and why does it happy during the perimenopause and menopause?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of brain fog — that frustrating sense of mental cloudiness, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating that so many women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Our guest experts unpack what’s really happening in the brain during this stage of life. They explain how hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone, can affect neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine — chemicals tha...
9 Nov 2025
Joint and muscle pain during the perimenopause and menopause
Send us Fan Mail Many women notice new or worsening joint and muscle pain as they move through perimenopause and menopause — but it’s not just “wear and tear.” Hormonal changes, especially the decline in oestrogen, can affect connective tissue, muscle recovery, and inflammation, leading to stiffness, soreness, or fatigue that can impact everyday life. In this episode, we explore why these changes happen and, most importantly, what you can do to feel better. Join us as we discuss: How menopaus...
4 Oct 2025
Poor sleep during perimenopause and menopause
Send us Fan Mail Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. ...
21 Sept 2025
Weight gain & belly fat during the perimenopause & Menopause
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve found yourself suddenly gaining weight—especially around the belly—despite eating the same and exercising as you always have, you’re not alone. During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience shifts in hormones that can make fat storage, metabolism, and body composition feel like they’re working against them. But here’s the good news: this isn’t about “just getting older” or “losing control.” There are science-backed strategies to understand what’s happeni...
16 Sept 2025
Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse during the perimenopause & menopause
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with vaginal dryness, painful sex, or constant trips to the bathroom during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to suffer in silence. In our latest episode of Menopause Nurse Memo's, we break down why these changes happen as oestrogen levels decline, how they impact your daily life and relationships, and—most importantly—what you can do to feel better. From simple lifestyle tweaks to medical treatments, we cover real, effective options t...
25 Aug 2025
Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Title: Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause Menopause isn’t just a single moment in time—it’s a natural transition that every woman experiences, and yet it’s often misunderstood or rarely talked about. In this episode, we break down what perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause) and menopause (the point when menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months) really mean for your body and mind. We’ll explore the common symptoms—like hot flushes...
25 Aug 2025
Understanding Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
Send us Fan Mail Hot flushes and night sweats can be overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes isolating—but you don’t have to go through them alone. This podcast dives deep into the science, stories, and solutions behind these common experiences, often linked to menopause, hormonal changes, and other health conditions. Each episode features candid conversations with medical experts, real-life stories from people navigating symptoms, and practical tips for finding relief. Whether you’re curious...
25 Aug 2025
Understanding mood swings and anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause
Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause and menopause are often spoken about in terms of hot flushes, night sweats, and hormonal changes—but the mental health side of this transition is just as important. During this stage of life, fluctuating hormones can bring mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and even depression. At the same time, many women are navigating major life shifts—caring for aging parents, career pressures, changing relationships, or the empty nest—which can all add to ...
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