Opening a well overdue conversation about diversity in Menopause. Placing the menopausal experience of Black UK based women front and centre by sharing their stories. Giving a hug, a hand or a high five to those supporting, dreading, suffering or thriving through menopause. Because, believe it or not, there's a lot to celebrate too!
Hosted by Karen Arthur.
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Host Karen Arthur reflects on past guests' insights regarding menopause experiences, including scary symptoms, ADHD overlap, and the impact of prioritizing others, while also considering personal changes since George Floyd's murder; this is a reflection episode.
14 May 2025
I know I'm intelligent...but lately I feel stupid!
Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode EIGHT is with Celia Toks.
'I know I'm intelligent...but lately I feel stupid!'
Celia Toks is a dynamic social media personality and community builder, known for her infectious energy, African mum comedy skits and passion for connecting people. As a single mom, she uses her platform to inspire and empower women to embrace their journeys and create lasting friendships. Celia shares engaging content that highlights memorable experiences, personal growth, and the joys of life. Her mission is to blend fun with purpose, turning her love for socialising into a thriving venture while having lots of fun along the way.
Celia's infectious humour shines as we discuss:
> how patriarchy and culture kept her from receiving adequate care during puberty.
> 'scary' symptoms that were signs of peri-menopause.
> learning to normalise 'flooding' and heavy bleeding throughout her life.
> trying to manage the symptom overlap between her ADHD diagnosis and peri-menopause.
> The benefits of 'oversharing'.
and much, MUCH more!
NOTES:
Article in Balance: Menopause and ADHD
Article in Black Beauty and Hair: Natural hair care for afro hair during menopause
CONNECT:
Youtube: Celia Toks Family
TikTok @celiatoksfamily
Instagram @celiatoksfamily
Go out and have fun with Celia @galivanting_with_celiatoks
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Always remember that each guest is one human having their own unique menopause experience, opinions are their own and no two journeys will be exactly the same. Please use these epsiodes to do your own research.
If you love this podcast please support us by following Menopause Whilst Black on Facebook and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/menopausewhilstblack/), leaving a glowing wordy review on any platform and like, subscribe and comment on YouTube.
Keep talking about menopause with your family, friends and work colleagues of all genders. Together we are gradually breaking this taboo to ensure that every person in menopause gets the care that they need.
Love the guest dance picks? Listen to Season 8 Spotify playlist. compilation.
Follow The Joy Retreat to witness the undeniable magic of our trip and to hear news first hand for 2026. Register your interest directly HERE
Who would you love us to interview? Email the show: hello@menopausewhilstblack.com (mailto:hello@menopausewhilstblack.com)
Visit our website at menopausewhilstblack.com
Are you a business or brand who aligns with our mission? Would you like to sponsor us? Email hello@menopausewhilstblack for your media pack.
Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist. She is also host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk' now halfway through it's second year.
'Grandmas Locs', celebrating the diversity of Afro hair, is Karens debut childrens book. Out now in the UK with Tate publishing. US release date June 10th 2025.
Thank you Team MWB @beyongolia and @yaa___studio . You are bloody amazing.
*we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term women is used whilst mindful of this.
7 May 2025
There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!
Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SEVEN is with Simphiwe Sesane.
'There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!'
Simphiwe Sesane is a speaker, host, medical educator, and an experienced contraception and sexual health nurse consultant, a Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) Trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of Black Nurses & Midwives UK (https://bnmuk.com/).
Simphiwe has a special interest in contraception, menopause, Black maternal health and improving sexual and reproductive healthcare access for marginalised and vulnerable groups.
She has had her expertise published in various articles including The Guardian and The Telegraph. Sim-p-hiwe is also very active on social media (@blacknurses_midwives_uk). Other features include podcasts, radio, Parliamentary Groups and the Davina McCall’s Pill Revolution documentary. Simphiwe was an award nominee finalist for the Caribbean & African Network Black Healthcare Awards 2024, and and award for The Motherhood Group Black Maternal Health Awards 2025
Through Black Nurses & Midwives UK, Simphiwe delivers impactful events supporting Black students, nurses and midwives to thrive in their careers. Simphiwe has become a speaker of choice at events. She passionately shares on women’s health, with emphasis on equitable healthcare.
We discuss:
> her passion for sharing accurate sexual health education
> health inequities for Black women ans her personal birth stories
> breaking the shame around sex and sexual pain
> myths around sexual pleasure and how to reclaim it
and so much more!
*Contains adult topics
NOTES:
Gina app (https://ginaapp.com/app) - The worlds first app decdeicated to sexual pain.
Talking Taboos (https://talkingtaboos.com) - tackling challenging social issues that are seen as 'taboo'.
Sam Talks Sex (https://www.instagram.com/samtalkssex/) - intimate health and pleasure expert and founder of Jo Divine - adult toys and sexual advice
Groundbreaking research on intimacy and pleasure OMGYes.com
Always remember that each guest is one human having their own unique menopause experience, opinions are their own and no two journeys will be exactly the same. Please use these epsiodes to do your own research.
If you love this podcast please support us by following Menopause Whilst Black on Facebook and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/menopausewhilstblack/), leaving a glowing wordy review on any platform and like, subscribe and comment on YouTube.
Keep talking about menopause with your family, friends and work colleagues of all genders. Together we are gradually breaking this taboo to ensure that every person in menopause gets the care that they need.
Love the guest dance picks? Listen to Season 8 Spotify playlist. compilation.
Follow The Joy Retreat (https://www.instagram.com/the.joyretreat/) to witness the magic of our recent trip to Barbados and first to hear news for 2026.
Who would you love us to interview? Email the show: hello@menopausewhilstblack.com (mailto:hello@menopausewhilstblack.com)
Visit our website at menopausewhilstblack.com
Are you a business or brand who aligns with our mission? Would you like to sponsor us? Email hello@menopausewhilstblack for your media pack.
Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist. She is also host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk' now halfway through it's second year.
'Grandmas Locs', celebrating the diversity of Afro hair, is Karens debut childrens book. Out now in the UK with Tate publishing. US release date June 10th 2025.
Thank you Team MWB @beyongolia and @yaa___studio . You are bloody amazing.
*we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term women is used whilst mindful of this.
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