Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode TWO!
Our guest for Episode 2 of S7 is Shakira Taylor @Fitnesswithshakira.
'I Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!"'
Londoner Shakira Taylor is a women’s wellness coach specialising in supporting women to navigate the journey from Perimenopause and beyond by developing a positive relationship with exercise, nutrition and self care. Having started her own Perimenopause journey at 39 and feeling unprepared and overwhelmed she realised the importance of sharing practical advice, guidance and tools.
Shakira is a Fully qualified Level 3 PT and Hula Fitness instructor with over 12 years’ experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry. She has significant experience of working either 1:1, in groups and with corporate clients online or in person. Shakira has just celebrated a successful @PauseLive, one of the biggest menopause events in the UK.
Shakira pulls no punches and gets to the point pretty quickly, no holds barred. Perhaps sweep the area for young children if you play this episode on speaker!
In this episode we talk about:
>The head-spinning misery of multiple symptoms one after the other
> Poly-systic ovary syndrome and peri-menopause > Her accidental move into the wellness industry
> Anyone can learn to hula-hoop (it's all in the thrust! )
> Inter-generational learning within her family and friends.
...and much, MUCH more.
Show notes
Pamela Windell - Hormone Coach
Supplement brand Together Health
Karen Newby - Menopause Nutritionist
Shakira's Music choice: Beres Hammond - I feel Good
Connect
Fitness with Shakira on Instagram
https://www.fitnesswithshakira.co.uk/
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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist. She is host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'.
Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause. Bookings for April/May 2025 open shortly. Email [email protected]
Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders open.
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*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.
