Jan 24, 2024
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 daughter of political activists who fled Rhodesia in the sixties. Zandie worked in D&I within the financial sector before bringing her considerable expertise and passion for equity and equality to her current role as Head of Consulting of an award-winning HR advisory firm. She was recently awarded her doctorate (WOOP!) which explores the phenomenon of ‘inclusion’ in order to create organisational cultural shifts.
Zandi thought she had dodged a peri-menopause bullet for a few years until she found herself developing obvious symptoms - especially the dreaded hot flushes. But it was at a party where a friend mentioned how she was managing her own menopause that Zandi started to take steps towards her own care.
‘Zandi’ offers some insight into her menopause experience touching on the following topics:
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The validation in seeing herself reflected back on TV
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Reconciling childlessness and perimenopause
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Speaking up and the power of sisterhood
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Private vs NHS menopause care
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Her unexpected love of running.
…and so much more.
Zandi celebrates herself in such a beautifully joyful way. We hope that you’ll be encouraged to tangibly big yourself up regularly too!
This episode is available to watch on YouTube and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your aural candy. If Zandi’s story or any of the previous episodes resonate with you, don’t forget to share with others who may benefit!
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We’ll be back with Season SIX after a well deserved break. Keep talking, lovelies. Let’s normalise menopause everywhere!
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Zandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zandi__ndvolu/
NOTES
London based Black running crew Emancipated Run Crew
New to running? Couch to 5K iOS | Android
Help with your running - Nike running app.
Run-cation fun! The Race, Atlanta
Karens travel treat Away luggage
Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause
Stress help Headspace
app
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
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*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