Mar 27, 2024
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 1! We're BAAAAACK!
Our guest this week is @theKarenArthur - ex teacher and fashion designer, now broadcaster and founder of this podcast @menopausewhilstblack . Yes it's me!
Here's my bio:
"Karen Arthur is a Black woman with a powerful story to tell. From an unexpected and unplanned departure from her teaching career, brought on breakdown triggered by her menopause, she reemerged.
Karen had help through therapy to unpack a long abusive relationship, grief, anxiety and depression and a deep loss of self, to become a fashion designer, model, menopause diversity campaigner and positive ageing advocate".
Episode one of this brand new season is hosted by previous guest Creative coach, speaker and artist Adah Parris.
We talk about:
- Anxiety, Depression and menopause - a surprising triple threat
- The liberation that arrived when learning to set boundaries > Growing up Black in white spaces
- The futility of trying to fit in
- Vulnerability as the ultimate strength.
…and so much more.
Adah truly went above and beyond with her questions, and the result is a wonderfully frank mix of wisdom and laughter.
If my story resonates with you please do share this episode with others who may benefit from our words and advice.
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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.
Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen or hop over to YouTube for your visual fix , and recommend to a friend (or three) who you think would enjoy this episode.
NOTES
Nova Reid, The Good Ally book
Nat Lue Recovering people pleaser Sweatshirt and The Joy of Saying No book
Audrey Lorde - Poetry is not a Luxury
CONNECT
- Menopause Whilst Black on Instagram:
- Karen Arthur on Instagram
- MWBPod website
- Reach out to Adah Parris at https://www.adahparris.com/ and https://www.adahparris.art/
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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:
https://soundcloud.com/user-345169177/karen-arthur-can-we-talk-episode-11-with-cyndi-hanson-on-gold-dust-radio-16-3-24
https://www.golddusthub.com/radio
*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