Welcome to 'Women Positively Ageing', the podcast that brings you the best of current research and advice on how to live well for longer.
I'm your host Barbara Bray and in each episode I'll be joined by an expert in ageing and health research talking about the health challenges they have found and how they can be prevented or reduced.
The thought of ageing may fill you with dread but there are tools out there to
- help you overcome those fears
- learn what challenges to watch out for and
- proactively change your lifestyle to age happily and well
Join me and my guests as we discuss living well for longer, enjoy the show and do let us know what changes you put in place.
In this bonus episode, Barbara Bray and Dr. Emily Leeming discuss the critical role of fibre in nutrition, particularly for women experiencing menopause. They explore the importance of fibre for gut health, its benefits for overall well-being, and practical strategies for increasing fibre intake in daily diets. The discussion emphasizes a balanced approach to nutrition, encouraging listeners to focus on adding fibre-rich foods while maintaining a positive mindset towards eating and health.
Dr Emily is not interested in restrictive diets, nor complicated routines. She is here to provide science-backed, simple and practical strategies to get you eating and feeling better, with the promise of rewards for your long-term health.
Resources:
Fibre Power book - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/fibre-power-transform-your-energy-and-feel-amazing-dr-emily-leeming/1856edaf91aa4d7e?ean=9780241804520&next=t
Dr Emily Leeming - https://www.emilyleeming.com/
28 Jan 2025
Navigating Nutrition in Later Life
Nutrition advisor Mary Merheim and Clare Bayley discuss strategies for enhancing nutritional intake for elderly loved ones, addressing appetite loss and the importance of social eating in this interview episode.
27 Dec 2024
How to retire well
Dietitian Avril Aslett-Bentley and author Olive Strachan MBE discuss the main challenges of retirement, such as changes to lifestyle, social life, and finances, and how these impact dietary habits in this interview episode.
27 Dec 2024
Bladder Health and Nutrition: Empowering Women in Mid-Life
Registered Public Health Nutritionist Lynn Burns and Medical Device Business Consultant Catriona Bannon discuss women's bladder health during midlife, sharing personal experiences and offering nutrition and lifestyle advice in this interview.
27 Dec 2024
Healthy ageing: Empowering African and Caribbean communities in the UK
Dr. Sophia Amenyah, a nutritionist, discusses culturally-tailored nutrition for African and Caribbean communities in the UK and how it influences healthy aging, emphasizing the importance of food, activity, and social connections; this is an interview.
2 Jun 2023
How to eat well during menopause
Registered Nutritionists Dr. Laura Wyness and Lynn Burns discuss how strategic food choices, like following a Mediterranean diet, eating more soya, and staying hydrated, can help women manage menopause symptoms in this interview.
17 May 2023
Depression, anxiety and ageing well
Dr. Charlotte Marriot, Consultant NHS Psychiatrist, discusses the correlation between depression, anxiety, and aging in women, including risk factors, management, and the importance of self-care, in this interview.
25 Apr 2023
How to sleep better
Health coach Dr. Jonny Bloomfield explains the difference between sleep and tiredness, while company director Diana Spellman shares her experience with menopause-related sleep problems, offering strategies for better sleep hygiene in this interview episode.
19 Apr 2023
Letting go of wanting to lose weight
Non-diet counselor Mel Wakeman interviews Amy Wilkinson, a coach, about her experiences with restrictive dieting, menopause, and weight gain, emphasizing well-being and challenging societal pressures around appearance.
4 Apr 2023
How good is your bone health?
Associate Nutritionist Tanya Grenade and Registered Nutritionist Aliya Porter discuss how to maintain good bone health as we age through prevention, lifestyle changes, early intervention, and timely treatment in this interview.
27 Oct 2022
Heart health and menopause
Registered Nutritionist Dr. Laura Wyness discusses the link between menopause and increased risk of heart disease, highlighting key nutrients and lifestyle changes that can improve women's heart health in this interview.
7 Oct 2022
How to protect your brain health
Professor Anne-Marie Minihane discusses how diet and lifestyle choices impact brain health, including the effects of menopause and the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet, in this interview.
28 Sept 2022
Social Isolation and Loneliness
CEO Shazney Spence and Dr. Deborah Morgan explore the risks of social isolation and loneliness on healthspan, discussing triggers, mental health impacts, and strategies for building supportive communities in this interview.
8 Jul 2022
How to deal with belly fat
Nutritionist Dr. Margaret Ashwell OBE discusses the implications of excess belly fat, especially during menopause, and answers listener questions about reducing cravings and monitoring health risks in this interview.
25 Jun 2022
Move More, Age Well
Hayley Lever and Sheni Ravji-Smith discuss the importance of physical activity and movement for maintaining health and wellbeing as people age, including practical tips for incorporating movement into daily life in an interview with Barbara.
25 Jun 2022
Gut health and ageing
Researcher Emily Leeming RD explains the microbiome and its connection to health and aging, while Rebecca Hirst shares her experience changing her diet to improve gut health in this interview episode.
25 Jun 2022
Women Positively Ageing Trailer
Host BARBARA BRAY introduces Women Positively Ageing, exploring how women can extend their healthspan and improve their quality of life as they age, discussing the podcast's goals.
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Mary Merheim
Avril Aslett-Bentley
Olive Strachan MBE
Lynn Burns
Catriona Bannon
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