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In part 2 of our Menopause series we chat to incredible women from the Menopause Mandate - Alice Smellie, Laura Biggs, Lisa Snowden and Lavina Mehta MBE.However it affects you (whether you are the menopausal woman or the partner or child of one!), we can probably all agree that choice, affordability of & access to HRT plus education can make it better and more positive. We are not advocating any one approach but absolutely support raising awareness and breaking down the taboos.The Menopause Mandate is a group of women from all walks of life who share a common interest in peri menopause and menopause. Real women, campaigners, politicians, menopause experts, celebrities and journalists devoted to creating a coalition of campaigners to achieve everyone’s ultimate goal of revolutionising the support and advice women receive from both the health service in the UK and wider society. Celebrities (including Mariella Fostrup, Davina McCall, Gabby Logan, Cherry Healy, Penny Lancaster, Carol Vorderman and Michelle Griffith Robinson) and experts like Dr Naomi Potter, Dr Juliet Balfour involved with Menopause Mandate have helped drive the narrative in the UK, raising awareness and fighting for change in government policy, workplace provisions, education and demystifying the scaremongering of HRT. The “Davina Effect” following Davina McCall’s pioneering documentary “Sex, Myths and the Menopause” was broadcast in May 2021, shining a spotlight on the realities for women going through the menopause.In this episode we continue chatting with Mandate founders & directors health journalist/author (Cracking the Menopause with Mariella Fostrup) Alice Smellie, and CEO of Intuitive Events, Laura Biggs. Along with Carolyn Harris MP & Mariella Fostrup (MM Chair - broadcaster, presenter, author and documentarian including BBC1’s The Truth About Menopause), they set up the Menopause Mandate in 2021. We’re also joined by television/radio presenter and MM patron Lisa Snowden who has openly and honestly shared her personal menopause journey on social media, through women’s groups and her Get Lifted podcast helping thousands of women feel less alone. You may well have seen Lisa on ITV’s This Morning with her fashion advice or on the latest series of Celebrity Masterchef where she was crowned winner! She’s also pretty nifty on the dance floor, making to the final of Strictly Come Dancing a few years ago.Finally, covid exercise hero and MM patron, Lavina Mehta (awarded an MBE for her services in Health & Fitness during the pandemic), chats about her peri-menopause experience and how important exercise and nutrition is for women during peri- and menopause. Lavina’s mission is to break down some of the taboos surrounding women’s health in her South Asian community.During lockdown Lavina provided free twice daily virtual workouts to help keep all ages healthy & mentally positive from home. Along with her 74 year old mother-in-law she continues to offer free Seniors Workouts in Gujarati and English through her Feel Good with Lavina platform.We are big supporters of the work of the Menopause Mandate who, along with other incredible doctors, influencers, experts, podcasters and journalists, continue to support and fight for women in this chapter of their life whether that’s in the workplace, at home or in the medicine cabinet. Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way. Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships, or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa. Connect with Us:🌟 Instagram: Two Women Chatting🌟 Twitter: ChattingTwo🌟 Facebook: Two Women Chatting🌟 Youtube: TwoWomenChatting🌟 Midlife Library: TwoWomenChatting.Com/my-blog👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.comConnect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.