The Merry Menopause Bookclub

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Welcome to The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, I'm your host, Jo Fuller ACTP Accredited Coach specialising in Menopause. I created this podcast to explore the many facets of Menopause through literature and conversation.Each episode, I'll be discussing a book that resonates with our midlife experience, delving into the physical, emotional and social aspects of this stage of life. I'll be joined by a variety of authors who will share their personal stories and expert advice.. Whether you're just starting to experience Perimenopause or a few years into your Menopause journey, tune in for supportive and enlightening conversation. My goal is to make Menopause a little less miserable and a lot more Merry.So let's discover new perspectives and insights, find laughter and empathy, and gain a better understanding of our Menopause journey together. Jo

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Kate Baily author of Love Your Sober Year

Apr 18 2023 35 mins

For this episode I am joined by Kate Baily co-founder of the Love Sober platform and author of 'Love Your Sober Year.' Kate coaches women to feel empowered by their choice to stop drinking alcohol, harnessing their decision to go sober and pivot from surviving to thriving in all areas of their lives using a holistic approach to growth, mindset and wellbeing.Join Kate and

Mel Schilling author of The C* Word (Confidence)

Apr 11 2023 37 mins

I am joined for this episode by the fabulous Mel Schilling. Human behaviour and performance specialist and Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling talks to me about her new book The C* Word.Mel draws on her 20-year background in psychology, with this empowering and practical guide to making friends with our fear, tackling imposter syndrome and building the skills o

Kim Vopni author of Your Pelvic Floor

Apr 05 2023 37 mins

My guest for the final episode of S7 of the podcast is Kim Vopni aka @thevaginacoach. Kim is a speaker, women’s health educator, coach and Menopause support practitioner. She is also the author of the bestselling book Your Pelvic Floor which was The Merry Menopause Bookclub pick in February. Menopause can bring several changes to the body, including pelvic health issues. Join us

Matt and Sarah Davies authors of You, Me and the Space Between Us

Apr 04 2023 40 mins

My guests for this episode are the authors of You Me and The Space Between Us, married couple Matt and Sarah Davies .Matt is a marriage counsellor and psychosexual and relationship therapist, and Sarah is a movement and somatic coach. Combing both their areas of expertise, You, Me and The Space Between Us is a blend of personal narrative and expert advice, written with empathy and

Fran Littlewood author of Amazing Grace Adams

Mar 28 2023 34 mins

My guest today is Fran Littlewood author of the best-selling novel Amazing Grace Adams. A story of the rollercoaster ride of Perimenopause which explores love, loss, motherhood, female rage, shame, self-blame, and the societal pressure of perfection.Join myself and Fran, a former Times Journalist and mother of three teenage daughters as we discuss: The plot of Amazing Grace Adams a

Anya Bergman author of The Witches of Vardø

Mar 21 2023 37 mins

To kick off the NEW season of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast, I am delighted to have as my guest Anya Bergman author of best selling novel The Witches of Vardø. In this episode, Anya shares her fascination with the real-life story of three women - Ana, Ingeborg, and Maren - who fought for survival during the brutal Witch trials of 1662 on the remote Norwegian island of Vard�

Bonnie Garmus author of Lessons In Chemistry

Nov 08 2022 31 mins

What better way to finish off season six of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast than with Bonnie Garmus author of The Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry”Bonnie and I connected on Instagram where I was raving about Lessons in Chemistry, It is one of my favourite reads this year so far and I was delighted Bonnie said yes to being my guest.Lessons In Chemistry is

Anniki Sommerville author The Big Quit

Nov 01 2022 43 mins

Anniki Sommerville’s specialist subjects include Perimenopause, parenting and work/life juggling. She has written for The Telegraph, The Guardian and Grazia and is the author of 5 books. In this episode, we talk about her latest book - The Big Quit which is all about how to navigate work and find the right balance for you. My personal experience and that of friends, clients and T

Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo-Wurtlizer of Red School authors of Wise Power

Oct 25 2022 54 mins

Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer are the co-founders of Red School. Together they have spent over 10,000 hours researching and refining their radical new approach to health, creativity, leadership and spiritual life. And the best bit? It's rooted in the bloody, wild, radical power of the menstrual cycle and Menopause.They are the authors of two Hay House books Wild Pow

Sharon Blackie author of Hagitude

Oct 18 2022 32 mins

My guest for this episode is Dr Sharon Blackie award-winning writer, Psychologist and Mythologist. Her highly acclaimed books, courses, lectures and workshops are focused on the development of the mythic imagination, and on the relevance of myth, fairy tales and folk traditions to the personal, cultural and environmental problems we face today.She joins me to discuss her new book H