Wild Awakening, Not a Slow Unravelling.
Join Michelle and Lou as we dismantle the silence around perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. Honest reflections, and grounded wisdom.
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Episode 26 | Festival Special: Through the Fog – Grief, Hormones & the Healing Path
In this Wild, Wise & Curious Festival Special, we invite you into the heart of Barefoot Festival, where we shared a magical, intimate moment inside a bell tent with one…
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Episode 25 | Through the Ages: A Mother-Daughter Talk on Hormones, Hair Loss & Hanging Out
In this warm, honest, and laugh-out-loud episode, a mother and daughter share their very different journeys through perimenopause and beyond. One navigated anxiety, aching bones, and exhaustion—struggling to get out…
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Episode 24 | Finding the Words: Periods, Pregnancy & Perimenopause (Maybe)
In this remote episode of Wild, Wise & Curious, we connect with Sarah — a British woman living in the U.S, who only recently discovered the word perimenopause… at age…
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Episode 23 | The Garden of Change: Growing Through What I Didn’t See Coming!
In this episode of Wild, Wise & Curious, we meet Dawn, whose early reproductive years were smooth—regular periods, minimal discomfort and no issues while on the pill. But in her…
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Episode 22 | Left in the Dark: One Woman’s Story of the Hidden Impact of Surgical Menopause
After years of heavy periods, endometriosis and passing clots, our guest, Jill, underwent a hysterectomy at just 44—only to be thrust into surgical menopause with no information, no guidance and…
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Episode 21 | Creativity, Clarity & the Midlife Rite of Passage
In this episode, we sit down with Luanne to talk about the powerful shift many women experience during perimenopause and beyond—a time marked by deeper reflection, rising creativity and a…
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Episode 20 | Rebirthing the Self: Art, Energy & the Midlife Unfolding
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the radiant Helen, who is right in the heart of perimenopause — and allowing this transition to reshape her life in the most unexpected…
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Episode 19 | Retraining Through Perimenopause: Becoming a Personal Trainer and Transforming Not Just My Own Life!
Meet Nicola — a woman who held a high-pressure career while facing the onset of perimenopause and caring for her aging parents as they became ill. Facing these challenges, she…
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Episode 18 | Reflections, Recharge & Real Talk — Live from Snowdonia with Love!
This episode was recorded in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park — surrounded by mountains, sunshine (yes, really) and lots of tea and snacks. Just the two of us this time,…
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Episode 17 | Post-Menopause and Grateful: How We Got Through It Together!
In this warm and honest episode, a group of longtime friends—now in their 60s and 70s, and well into post-menopause—share their journey through the intense, messy and often misunderstood world…
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Episode 16 | PMDD, Perimenopause & Drumming Through the Chaos
What happens when PMDD and perimenopause crash into your life before you’ve even hit 40? This week’s guest knows exactly what that’s like — and she’s turning the chaos into…
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Episode 15 | Unpacking the Baggage: The Emotional Work of Letting Go Through Perimenopause
‘Perimenopause plummeted me.’ That’s how Amy describes the early days of her journey—when brain fog, anxiety and emotional overwhelm left her feeling like a stranger to herself. From crying mid-dog…
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Episode 14 | The HRT Carousel, the Hormone Blame Game and Banging the Drum for All Women!
In this episode, we’re talking to Kelly, who’s been navigating the unpredictable world of perimenopause—and let’s just say, it’s been a bit of a ride. Every GP visit means a…
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Episode 13 | Holding Space; One woman’s journey through cycles, healing and showing up!
Breath, Cycles & Showing Up Anyway In this episode, we sit down with a woman who’s built a life rooted in presence, practice, and holding space—for herself and others. From…
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Episode 12 | Unexpected Transitions: Navigating Cancer, Early Menopause and the Lack of Support with Reproductive Health
In this episode, we dive into the powerful journey of Rhonda, who, in her 30s, was thrust into early menopause following cancer treatment – before she had the chance to…
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Episode 11 | ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…’ Did Dickens write this about perimenopause?
In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of Holly and her journey so far with perimenopause. While there have been challenges along the way, Holly shares how she’s navigating…
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Episode 10 | A Proper Midlife Rollercoaster… Buckle Up for Itchy Palms and Other Jolly, Little Surprises!
In this episode, we’re celebrating our first remote podcast—and we’re pretty happy with how it turned out! Join us as we chat with our guest Lou (not to be confused…
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Episode 9 | Sixty-Odd Symptoms? I Count Myself Lucky I’ve Only Had 59!
In this heartfelt podcast, Carrie shares her personal journey through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, from battling palpitations that felt like a heart attack, and extreme anxiety, to coping…
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Episode 8 | A Conversation with Phenomenal Women
Welcome to this special episode, where today, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re diving into a powerful and thought-provoking question: What does it mean to be a woman? We’re…
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Episode 7 | Embracing Change: A Journey with Perimenopause, The Coil, Weight Loss, and Wellness
In this episode, we chat with Philippa about her journey with perimenopause. She opens up about how struggling with her weight made her feel low,…
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Episode 6 | Anxiety, a hairy thigh in the sunlight, listening to our own bodies and chasing the stuff that makes us happy!
In this episode we talk to Maria about her experiences of perimenopause. Maria talks to us about her journey from anxiety, rashes on her feet and not tolerating magnesium, to…
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Episode 5 | Ever wonder if Barbarella, in perimenopause, wore a twin set that was perfect for yoga-ing or jog…
This episode starts with a quote by the powerhouse that is Jane Fonda; ‘We’re still living the old paradigm of age as an arch, that’s the old metaphor, you’re born,…
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Episode 4 | The Complexities of Mid-life… Am I perimenopausal? Who the hell knows?
In this episode, we talk to Lisa, a mother to two young children, about navigating the complexities of this time in our lives. If you’re in peri, or ever have…
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Episode 3 | Perimenopause… A Blooming Adventure
In this episode of Wild, Wise & Curious, we explore the power of sharing stories during perimenopause — why they matter and how they can support and inform other women…
