Jan 17, 2024
Our guest this week is inspirational Coach and mentor, Karen Charles @definitively_karen. Karen Charles is a Londoner with Grenadian heritage and describes herself as an introvert everyone thinks is an extrovert!
Karen and I have a rich conversation around the following:
🧡 The Pill, the Coil and losing touch with her monthly cycle.
🧡 Listening to her own body when it came to exercise needs.
🧡 Why investing in us and our wellbeing is so important. Especially for Black women.
…and so much more.
Karen’s harrowing description of her first menopause symptom must be heard by all and her final piece of advice on finding those who champion you will hit some differently.
This episode is available to watch on YouTube and listen on iTunes,
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If Karen’s story resonates with you please do share this episode
with others who may benefit from her words and advice.
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NOTES
Earth to Earth Organics - Black-owned natural skincare
Sex, Mind and the Menopause by Kate Muir, sequel to Sex Myths and the Menopause with Davina McCall
Book preorder - Everything About the Pill You Were Afraid to Ask - Kate Muir - Release date 11th April 2024.
Pranayama breathing - Othership App
Caroline Chinakwe artist - https://chinakwe.com
Book preorder 'Women Who Work Too Much' - Tamu Thomas - Release date 5th March 2024.
Please note:
These episodes are conversations between humans discussing their own menopause experiences. They are no substitute for advice and consultation with a qualified health professional. No two menopause experiences are the same so do remember to do your own research.
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Karen Arthur is a menopause activist and campaigner and host of
this podcast plus a new bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio'Can We
Talk'. Listen to the latest episode on Soundcloud
*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.
Team MWB: Producer and Editor: Beyongolia Productions Digital design and communications: Yaa Studio Space