Do you feel like drinking alcohol helps you sleep? The science tells a different story. While you may be ‘passed out’, you’re not getting the benefits of proper sleep, as alcohol causes cortisol (the stress hormone) to rise ⬆️ It also prevents REM sleep - responsible for emotional regulation. So…
Have you heard of the term ‘Grey Area Drinking’? We’re not talking about addiction or rock bottom, but the middle ground most women sit in. You might feel like the amount you drink isn’t affecting your health. But in this conversation, we explore just how much even a glass of…
Have you ever wondered why that evening glass of wine feels almost impossible to skip? 🍷 Is it habit, stress relief, or something deeper - a quiet coping mechanism wrapped in cultural approval? For many women in midlife, drinking isn’t about excess - it’s about escape. My guest this week…
We’ve all told ourselves a glass of wine helps us unwind but what if it’s actually wrecking your rest? Alcohol sedates you, but it doesn’t restore you. In this eye-opening moment, Sarah Rusbatch explains why wine disrupts REM sleep, raises cortisol, and leaves women feeling constantly “just tired.” Even one…
Dani Binnington founded not-for-profit organisation @menopause_and_cancer to help people of all ages, diagnoses, and symptoms whose menopause is affected by cancer treatment by sharing evidence-based information, empowering individuals to manage their menopause symptoms effectively. “It is our mission to ensure every cancer patient receives the information and support they need…
“The conversation around hormones and cancer has to become very personalised; it’s nuanced. And yet, over and over I see women who have just had the conversation shut down before it even starts.” This week I’m joined by Dani Binnington, founder of @menopause_and_cancer to discuss the research and evidence around…
When active cancer treatment is done, what comes next? This week, I’m joined by Dani Binnington - cancer survivor, podcaster, menopause campaigner, and founder of @menopause_and_cancer. Dani was incredibly open and honest in sharing her personal experiences, and what she has found to be the toughest struggles within her community…
What No One Tells You About Menopause After Cancer 💜 Cancer treatment is already one of the toughest journeys a woman can face. But what happens when it ends - and you’re suddenly plunged into menopause with little warning or support? This week, I’m joined by Dani Binnington - cancer…
Hot flushes, brain fog, painful intimacy—these symptoms are tough enough in menopause, but after cancer they can feel overwhelming. What happens when treatment triggers menopause overnight and the system isn’t set up to help you cope? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr Shauna Watts talks with Dani Binnington—cancer survivor,…
Would you rather your teen find out via social media, or have the uncomfortable conversation? This week I’m joined by Parenting Coach Kim Muench and we’re unpacking how to have those hard conversations with your teenager about sex, porn, mental health, and identity. It can feel daunting - but they…
The biggest predictor of risky behaviour for teenagers? An unhealthy parent-child relationship. This week’s episode with Parenting Coach, author and mother-of-five Kim Muench is a goldmine for anyone parenting teens. Kim shares valuable insights, practical strategies and tips to help you show up as the best parent you can be…
As parents, we often act as the emotional barometer of our families. Regulating your nervous system helps regulate your children, too. So how can you ensure that you remain calm, measured and connected - particularly when you might not recognise the door-slamming teenager that seems to have appeared overnight? In…
How should you approach tough conversations with your teen? For topics like drugs, alcohol and pornography, knowing where to even begin can be incredibly daunting. What if you say the wrong thing? This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Parenting Coach Kim Muench - mum of five and author…
When your sweet kid turns into a stormy, door-slamming teen overnight, it can shake your whole home, especially if you’re juggling perimenopause, sleepless nights, and endless worries. How do you stay calm, keep connected, and still hold boundaries when emotions are running high? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr…
"When it comes to women, we tend to ignore biology completely." Dr. Rachel Rubin — renowned urologist and sexual medicine specialist — explains that while psychology and social situations play a part in changes to sex drive during midlife, biological shifts that occur in the perimenopause and menopause have a…
When your hormones change, your sex drive can too. For many women, sex starts to feel... different. Unfamiliar. And day to day, I speak to so many women who worry about what this might mean for their relationship and partner. Dr. Rachel Rubin — renowned urologist and sexual medicine specialist…
Testosterone is a female hormone. And guess what? Oestrogen is a male hormone. Hormones aren’t gendered - they are HUMAN. The difference isn’t what we have, but how much of each. Testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone - they all work together like a finely tuned orchestra, influencing everything from mood and metabolism…
Every woman is born with all the eggs she’ll ever have. At birth, there are roughly 1–2 million oocytes (immature eggs) stored in the ovaries. By puberty, that number drops to around 300,000–400,000, and only about 400–500 will ever fully mature and be released during ovulation. As we move through…
Can you be too young for HRT? 👉 The short answer: absolutely not. Hormonal changes start years before your final period. Some women experience symptoms in their 30s, others 40s - but if those shifts are affecting your sleep, mood, focus or overall wellbeing, it’s worth having a conversation with…
Feeling foggy, flat, or just not yourself? You’re not alone — and your hormones could be the reason. In this insightful episode, Dr Sunita Chelva, Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, and Dr Rachel Rubin explain how hormonal changes in perimenopause affect your brain, mood, sleep, libido, and energy — and how HRT,…
Sometimes life stops in an instant. For Dani, it happened while watching TV — she casually noticed a lump on her breast. At first, it was thought to be benign, but after a biopsy, she discovered she had an aggressive form of cancer at just 33. Her world froze. Treatments,…
“I went from pregnant to post-menopausal in 45 minutes. No one prepares you for that - not even as a doctor.” In this week's episode, you'll hear from Dr Shauna Watts and Founder of @menopause_and_cancer Dani Binnington about their experiences with early menopause. 💬 Comment “DANI” and we’ll send the…
We underestimate how powerful it is to see ourselves reflected in someone else’s story. For Dani, that moment of recognition changed everything - it turned silence into strength, and strength into advocacy. Her courage and honesty led to her founding Not-for-Profit organisation @menopause_and_cancer - now a global community supporting and…
When Dani’s cancer treatment ended, she expected to feel relieved. From the outside, she looked like the picture of health - exercising and eating well. But inside, was a different story. Early menopause hit after treatment, and suddenly she was battling panic attacks, anxiety and depression she couldn’t explain. Physically,…
