Tackling prolapse and incontinence - Dr Surya Gupta-Wright | Episode 82
Release Date: 09/11/2024
Endometriosis in the Workplace: Symptoms, Support & What Employers Must Know | Ep 97
The Henpicked Podcast
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. Yet for many, it takes years to be diagnosed—and even longer to be understood. In this Henpicked Lunch and Learn session, we’re joined by Dr Vickie Williams, who shares both her personal experience and research-led insights into endometriosis and its impact—particularly in the workplace. Dr Vickie Williams recently completed her PhD at The Open University, focusing on endometriosis, menstrual policy, and the lived experience of working with a long-term condition. Together, we explore: What endometriosis actually is and how it affects the...
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Autism, ADHD & Menopause: Why Symptoms Can Suddenly Intensify | Dr Clare Spencer | Ep 96
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Autism, ADHD and menopause are being talked about more than ever — but this is still a developing and often misunderstood area of women’s health. In this expert-led Henpicked Lunch & Learn, Deborah Garlick is joined by menopause specialist Dr Clare Spencer to explore how neurodiversity and menopause intersect — and why symptoms can feel suddenly overwhelming during this transition. From late diagnoses to hormonal changes in the brain, this episode unpacks the emerging science, lived experiences, and practical ways to seek support. You’ll hear: • What we mean by neurodiversity,...
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Why Periods Are Still a Workplace Taboo | Menstrual Health with Talycia Nayee | Ep 95
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In this episode of the Henpicked Lunch & Learn podcast, host Sally Leech is joined by menstrual health educator and speaker Talycia Nayee to explore why periods are still surrounded by silence in many workplaces. Despite periods being a normal and natural part of life for millions of people, conversations about menstrual health often remain uncomfortable or avoided altogether in professional environments. This silence can make it harder for employees to seek support and for organisations to create inclusive workplace cultures. In this discussion, Talycia shares insights into why the stigma...
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Understanding HRT: A Practical Guide for Women 40+ | Ep 94
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) remains one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — aspects of menopause. In this expert-led Henpicked Lunch & Learn, Deborah Garlick is joined by menopause specialist Dr Clare Spencer to answer the most frequently asked questions about HRT — clearly, calmly and based on current medical evidence. From understanding what HRT actually does in the body, to exploring risks, benefits, cancer concerns, blood clot history, different product options and what to do if the first type doesn’t suit you — this episode provides practical, balanced...
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How Ethnicity Impacts Menopause and Menstrual Health - Dr Radhika Vohra | Ep 93
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In this Henpicked Lunch & Learn session, we explore how ethnicity shapes experiences of menstruation, menopause and access to healthcare — and why understanding these differences is essential for equity, wellbeing and support at work and in life. Sally Leach from Henpicked is joined by , NHS and private GP, menopause specialist, and trustee and medical adviser at Together, they unpack what the research tells us — and what it doesn’t yet — about how menopause and menstrual health symptoms vary across ethnic groups, and how socioeconomic factors, culture, language and healthcare...
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Living With Adenomyosis: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis & Support | Ep 92
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Living With Adenomyosis is a Henpicked Lunch & Learn session focused on understanding a common but often misunderstood menstrual health condition that affects millions of women — yet frequently goes undiagnosed for years. In this episode, Deborah Garlick, Founder of Henpicked, is joined by Henpicked’s menstrual health expert Sally Leach to explore what adenomyosis is, how it differs from endometriosis, and why so many women are told their symptoms are “normal” — when they’re anything but. Adenomyosis can cause severe period pain, heavy bleeding, fatigue, brain fog, bloating,...
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Menopause and mindset - Dr Mary Ann Lumsden | Episode 91
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How does menopause affect your mindset and how does your mindset affect your menopause? Is there a connection between the way we think and the way we experience menopause? Find out more in this session… Prof Mary Ann Lumsden is Hon Professor of Medical Education & Gynaecology, at the University of Glasgow. She retired from active practice in Glasgow in 2021 due to commitments as CEO, International Federation Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FIGO), a global charity for improvement in women’s health. She was instrumental in setting up the first Menopause Clinic in Edinburgh in 1989...
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The Pill, Menstruation and Mental Health - Kate Muir | Episode 90
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Does taking the Pill affect your mental health? How do hormones change your brain through the menstrual cycle? How can you navigate change and empower yourself? This session tackles what you need to know… Meet the speakers: Kate Muir is a filmmaker and author of Everything You Need to Know About the Pill and Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause. She produced Channel 4 documentaries on menopause and the pill with Davina McCall. Read up on by Kate Muir for more in-depth insights. Deborah Garlick is the Founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, Deborah is a leading voice...
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Keeping your vagina happy through menopause - Dr Imogen Shaw | Episode 89
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Here’s Dr Imogen Shaw of Hormone Health. This session tackles one of the most frequently asked and often misunderstood topics around menopause: vaginal health. Whether it's dealing with dryness, discomfort, or changes that come with menopause, this will arm you with expert advice and practical solutions to keep you feeling confident and comfortable. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for...
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Trailblazing tips from Menopause Friendly legends - Lou Furby and Julie Cridland | Episode 88
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Here’s two inspiring winners from the : Lou Furby of Specsavers and Julie Cridland of Aster Group. One of the biggest questions we still get is: How do you get your employer on board? In this session, we heard from these trailblazing menopause legends. Discussed their top tips on convincing stakeholders, getting the conversations started, and, most importantly, keeping them going. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and...
info_outlineAre you aware of how prolapse and incontinence can impact your daily life and well-being? Do you know the best strategies to manage these conditions effectively, especially in a work environment?
Join our FREE Lunch & Learn where Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick and Dr Surya Gupta-Wright from My Menopause Centre will be discussing exactly this.
Dr. Surya brings years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds Diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
She is also a registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Dr. Surya’s expertise is further enriched by her work in a Menopause Research Unit in London, where she addressed complex menopause cases and contributed to important research projects.