Menopause Whilst Black
Episodes
Season Eight Rewinds and Reflections
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Nine! This final episode shares snippets of our guests powerful words. From mic drop moments to reflections on their own needs. Each story con...
I know I'm intelligent...but lately I feel stupid!
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dynami...
There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SEVEN is with Simphiwe Sesane. 'There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!' Simphiwe Sesane is a speaker, host, med...
I have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm in it!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SIX is with Samantah Montpetit-Huynh "I have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm i...
You say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode FIVE is with Teri Dembetembe "You say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table!" Teri Dee...
If you can't control it, leave it!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode FOUR is with Jennifer Stoute. 'If you can't control it, leave it! " Jennifer Stoute has represent...
I Wish I Had This Superpower When I Was Younger!
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season 8, episode 3 is with womens health and hormone coach, Pamela Windle. Pamela is a certified international women's health c...
I'm a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for Season Eight Episode two is Dr Ayana Gibbs. 'I'm a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend" Dr. Ayana Gibbs is a psychiatrist and hormone...
Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight! Our guest for Episode ONE of our new season is Cordelia Asamoah 'Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!" 'D...
Season 8 trailer
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whilst Black Season EIGHT! We're BACK baby! This is the podcast that is committed to sharing and celebrating the stories of Black people i...
Season Seven Soundbites and more!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 11! "Season Seven Soundbites and more!!" This final episode of Season Seven is a round up of some of my favourite bits from all our g...
The best years are yet to come!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 10 is upon us! This weeks guest is Suzy Ashworth. Suzy is a single mum of three children, high school dropout, author of Sunday Tim...
I felt like I had been run over by a car!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 9! "I felt like I had been run over by a car!" This weeks guest is founder and CEO Apinke Efiong who joined me to talk about her appr...
Peri-menopause? Why now? This is my time!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 8 is here! This weeks guest is Sharon Walters. Sharon is a London based award winning artist and project curator. Her multi disciplin...
That feeling of freedom is bloody fantastic!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 7! St Vincentian, Michelle Hart is a solution focused hypnotherapist and meditation teacher with over 20 years experience within soc...
Racism is a public health crisis!
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 Episode 6! Dr Annabel Sowemimo is a doctor, academic, activist, and writer of Nigerian heritage. She is a London based Consultant in Commun...
Transitioning made me feel more aligned with who I really am
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
menopausewhilstblack.com Menopause Whilst Black Season 7 Episode FIVE! Our guest for Episode 5 of S7 is Cairo Nevitt. Cairo is a Caribbean and Englis...
Know your normal! Get yourself checked!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whilst Black Season SEVEN Episode FOUR! Our guest for Episode 4 of S7 is none other than *drum roll please* Dr Aziza Sesay 'Know your norm...
I'd forgotten What It Was Like To Smile
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode THREE! Our guest for Episode 3 of S7 is Ify Okoye. British Nigerian, Ify Okoye is a trained lawyer and a f...
I Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Y...
I Wasn't Feeling Down. I Just Wasn't Feeling Right!
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode ONE! We're BACK! Our guest for Episode ONE of the NEW Season Seven is Rebecca Orleans. Rebecca is a neurodi...
Season 7 Trailer
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 7 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, pri...
Season Six learnings, musings & takeaways
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX FINALE Episode 8 is now up! For this special FINALE episode we took my favourite conversation clips from each guest a...
You Can Have a Better Peri-Menopause!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 7 is here! Our guest this week is Le'Nise Brothers @Eatlovemove. Le'Nise Brothers is a yoga teacher and regis...
Black Women Need Help Earlier
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whilst Black Season SIX Episode 6 is here! Our guest this week is Dr Jocelyne Tedajo Tsambou. DrJocelyn is a French born Cameroonian who liv...
Menopause?? What's that?!!
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 5! Our guest this week is Dr Yansie Rolston. Dr. Yansie Rolstons PhD experience is in health equity providing...
Get Outside in that Blue and Green!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 4! Our guest for Episode 4 this week is Professor Joyce Harper. Professor Harper is an internationally renown...
No one knows YOUR body better!
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 2! Our guest for Episode three this week is Dr Itunuwoluwa Johnson @DrShoCares. Dr Itunu is a portfolio GP ...
I am a Strong Black Woman and I am Proud of That
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 2! This weeks guest is Mary Martin, founder of fashion house Mary Martin London. Mary is an award-winning sel...
I come from a place of joy - say 'YES' with your chest!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 1! We're BAAAAACK! Our guest this week is @theKarenArthur - ex teacher and fashion designer, now broadcaste...
"I Thought I Was Going To Self-combust On The Dance Floor!"
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause Whist Black Season 5 Episode 10! The Finale! Our guest this week is Dr Zandile Ndlovu @zandi__ndvolu. Zimbabwean, Dr Zandile Ndlovu is the...
"I'm Out of Eggs And I'm Completely Out Of F*cks!"
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is inspirational Coach and mentor, Karen Charles @definitively_karen. Karen Charles is a Londoner with Grenadian heritage and des...
"I'm a Neuro-Divergent Peacock!"
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adah (pronounced Ah-Dah) Parris has many titles including Life and Creative coach, Speaker and Artist. So many things to tell you about our lovely ...
"There's no soldiering on in my vocabulary!"
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It's 2024 and our FIFTIETH guest *runs around screaming excitedly* is the delightful Vanessa Afful of Made By Pure Hands Aromatherapy...
"Dancing kept me sane. I dance like a hippie whenever I can!"
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Pauline Blackwood, founder of Pendulum Massage. Pauline, a former Textiles teacher was raised in Islington, London and is now b...
I'm Grateful To Be Alive!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Karen Mannion, The Health Creator. Karen is a former PA who now helps women with hormone health issues confidently navigate per...
"The Mental Well-being Around Menopause is a Big Thing!"
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Paula Stuart. Paula is a Menopause and Lifestyle Coach having been a nurse for 10+ years and a Yoga Teacher in training. Born...
"I'm flooding! Who floods? Am I dead!?"
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Life coach and lead voice in Black maternal health Mars Lord Mother to five, Mars, describes herself as a B-abe I-n T-otal C-...
"Babes! I Think I Might Be Pregnant!!"
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is founder of menopause support group Sister2SisterBU, Marcia Jones. 58 year old Londoner with Jamaican and Bajan heritage, Marcia...
"How Can Someone Who Drinks So Little Water Produce so much Fluid?!"
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for the first episode of Season Five is Jewellery Creative and founder of eponymous brand AngeB Designs, Angela Benjamin. West London based ...
Menopause Whilst Black Season 5 trailer
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, p...
Hold Fast And Trust Your Instincts.
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of Season four Karen Arthur chats with star of stage, screen and radio, actress and Assistant Director Suzette Llewellyn. Suzett...
I Wasn't Ready To Have The Menopause Conversation With Myself!
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Yoga teacher Yvonne O'Garro. A proud East Londoner, with Monserratian heritage, Yvonne left her career in HR...
There Is More Out There For Me. There Is More IN me!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her Film maker, Broadcaster, Wellness and Creative healing practitioner, Chantal Miller. Chantal, who is also ...
Mother and Daughters Chat! On Moving Into Womanhood, Mental Health and Menopause.
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her two daughters! Kareem Arthur is a London based writer and a mother. Maheni Arthur is a Scriptwriter, Poet ...
My menopause is like whispers and shouts...sometimes it's like a whirlwind!
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Marilyn Fontaine (MJ) who is a formally trainer lecturer and NLP practioner. She is now an Artist, a trauma in...
I scored top marks on my ADHD test! Where's MY Lollipop?
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Jay Emme (pronounced 'M') . Jay is a Wedding cellist, Cello Coach and ADHD Life Coach based in Warwickshire. J...
I've pee'd myself in several malls! There! I've said it!
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Carol King, . Originally from Birmingham, Former chef now TikTok sensation, Carol moved to Barbados in her lat...
A lot of the time they don't talk about Surgical Menopause. I wish more people did.
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Valerie Lewis, life style model, Grief coach and Reiki practioner who is now semi-retired. Orginally from Shef...
I burst into tears because I was listened to.
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Mrs Amanda Allen, Specialist Oncology Dietician (and Karens younger sister) Amanda shares whole her hormonal j...
I'm A Talent Stacking, Intrepid Explorer...But That's Another Story!
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 4 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast. In this episode Karen Arthur chats with pro-ager Bybreen Samuels on being a Black woman in ...
Bonus! A Season Three Solo Summary And Big Sixty Shift Lessons So Far.
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The one where I talk to myself! It's been a while but let's round up Season Three with a summary, a thank you to all S3 guests and an explanation of w...
I'm a Post-Menopausal Menopause Doctor- I Talk About Menopause All The Time!
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Sexual health and HIV specialist Dr Nneka Nkwokolo. Nneka is also co-founder of Shades of Menopause a platform for women of c...
"I Want to Do What Makes Me Happy!" The Boss Lady Speaks!
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Lisa Nestor aka The Boss Lady! Lisa, a proud East Londoner is of Jamaican heritage. She is Vegan, mother of two, wife, has a...
I denied my stress and it made me ill - now I go with the flow.
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Yoga and wellbeing coach, founder of body and diversity platform Curvesome Yoga and new author Donna Noble. Donna tells us ho...
"I see the policy, but I don't see the action!"
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... The Menopause Stylist and ex BA performance manager Gloria Smythe. Gloria, who was raised in SE London, talks about her Jamai...
The Two C's and the Three E's
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker, Dawn Estefan. In this episode Dawn continues to bust some myths (oo-er!)...
Church, Oprah or Sidepiece - Is that all there is left?
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker (and more besides!), Dawn Estefan. Dawn, who was raised in the Caribbean, comes fr...
My body has taken a battering...I've eaten the real Maureen!
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Parenting Consultant at ParentLab, Menopause educator at MAMM and grief supporter with The Kitchen Table, Maureen Anderson . ...
"Bonus! A year of Menopause Whilst Black: What I've learnt"
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus New Year Episode! Host Karen Arthur shares a big fat thank you and recap of all her podcast guests for S1 and S2 and some of the lessons learnt ...
"I Noticed That My Summer Fan Was Still Going Strong In November!"
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Angie Greaves - Radio presenter (Spectrum, Choice, Magic, and now Smooth FM), Voiceover artist and Fashion lover. British bor...
Everything I Tried Wasn't Even Touching The Sides!
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Leadership Coach, Consultant, International Speaker and Twin, Michelle Moore. Straight talking South Londoner Michelle shares...
Talk, Talk and Talk Some More...Especially To Your Daughters!
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Anita Powell, Bedfordshire based Menopause Campaigner, Community worker and award winning radio host, co-founder of safe spac...
Big People Tings! From Long Covid Woe To Street Skating Joy!
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Housing Professional, Empowerment Coach, Beauty, Style and Lifestyle Blogger Sonia Greyson-Newman. We talk about finding ou...
I've Worked Really Hard To Get This Confidence! I'm Going To Own That!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Olympian, Life Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Mum and Wife, Michelle Griffith-Robinson. Ambassador for DiabetesUK, Womens Aid, Menop...
'Bants' and Rants With Two Plant-based Eating, Partying Friends For Life.
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Officially Flexitarians Claudette aka 'Dimple' and Pamela aka 'Royalty P', long term friends and raving buddies with a shared...
An Actors Life, Training Joy, A Musical Path...and Jaffa Cakes.
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Judith Jacob, Actor , Writer, Fitness Trainer and Radio DJ. We discuss Grenada, Sarcoidosis in her family, Judith's love of t...
My Mum Going Through The Change Was Just Big People Tings!
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE, full time Artist and Craftivist and bold lippy wearer based in Hastings, East Sussex. Dubbed 'The B...
It's Not All 'Grumpy With A Fan' - I Want To TalkAbout The Icky Stuff!
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ... Natasha Landers, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Interior Designer and daughter of the late Ras Malachi - Spiritual Advis...
House Music to Holistic Therapy and Dancing Out Your Prayers!
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ...Carol Leeming MBE FRSA - Proud 'Jam-tiguan', Leicesterian and multi-award winning, multi-disciplinary artist in literature, ...
"Cross Your Legs and Don't Mess About With Boys." Sex Ed 101.
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome! Season Two begins with Karen Arthur in conversation with Nicola Brierley - Wife and mother of three, Founder of South London Vintage Clothing...
Reclaiming Menopause: Creativity, Curiosity and Connection.
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ...Eileen Bellot - Writer, Director and Changemaker. Our final episode of Series 1. Dominican Eileen is an engaging storyteller...
"But...are you SURE?!" Confessions of a Happy Post Menopausal Black Woman!
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ...Professor Laura Serrant OBE - Global diversity and Inclusive practice specialist, professional speaker, and experienced coach....
Working 9 to 5 amidst Menopausal Mayhem! From confusion to confidence with style!
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ...Fay Reid - Executive assistant and founder of social media platform and blog 9to5menopause. Always honest and to the point...
"The sun came and sat down next to us!" Somebody DO something!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with ...Esther Poyer - Life coach, creative write and writing workshop facilitator. Esther's website www.estherpoyer.com Instagram/...
Trees, Words and Hope. Welcoming the light between the cracks.
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Arthur in conversation with Jackee Holder - Coach Facilitator, Author of 4 books, journalling expert, nature lover and tree enthusiast shares he...
Why 'Cute and Muted' Deserves the BOOT!
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 I chat with Image and Business Consultant, Trainer and Pastor, Evelyn Femi-Paul. Evelyn, who 'proudly Nigerian', shares her early menopau...
From Script writing to sun salutations! Yoga for every BODY!
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh just two black UK based women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! Fashion Creative and Embracer of Life, Karen Arthur chats with…...
Life, death, grief, change...and joy...on repeat!
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Relationship expert and veteran podcast host, Natalie Lue of Baggage Reclaim takes us through her peri-menopause experience so far. We talk disappeari...
Pommy and peri-menopause - You can take the girl out of Slough...
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karen talks to UK born Australia based Stylist and thrifted fashion expert Julia Browne about accidentally discovering she was in peri-menopause durin...
Shape shifting, 'Rona boobies and US Elections during a global pandemic
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh just two black women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! A lil' swerve. Fashion Creative Karen Arthur chats with Omishade Burney-S...
"I sat down for five years" Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to radical self care.
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh just two black UK based women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! First episode! Fashion Creative and Embracer of Life, Karen Arth...
Menopause Whilst Black
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Opening a well overdue conversation about diversity in Menopause. Placing the menopausal experience of Black UK based women front and centre by sharin...