Transitioning made me feel more aligned with who I really am
Release Date: 10/09/2024
Season Eight Rewinds and Reflections
Menopause Whilst Black
Episode Nine! This final episode shares snippets of our guests powerful words. From mic drop moments to reflections on their own needs. Each story contains wisdom that will resonate with many. > Scary symptoms that made no sense. > ADHD and Peri-menopause overlap. > how putting everyone else first adversely affects our menopause. > women* are often last on the pleasure scale. Time for change! > the problem with diet culture. and much more. This episode coincides with the five year memorial of George Floyds murder at te hands of serving police officer Derek Chauvin...
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I know I'm intelligent...but lately I feel stupid!
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Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode EIGHT is with Celia Toks. 'I know I'm intelligent...but lately I feel stupid!' Celia Toks is a dynamic social media personality and community builder, known for her infectious energy, African mum comedy skits and passion for connecting people. As a single mom, she uses her platform to inspire and empower women to embrace their journeys and create lasting friendships. Celia shares engaging content that highlights memorable experiences, personal growth, and the joys of life. Her mission is to blend fun with purpose, turning her love for...
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There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!
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Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SEVEN is with Simphiwe Sesane. 'There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!' Simphiwe Sesane is a speaker, host, medical educator, and an experienced contraception and sexual health nurse consultant, a (FSRH) Trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of . Simphiwe has a special interest in contraception, menopause, Black maternal health and improving sexual and reproductive healthcare access for marginalised and vulnerable groups. She has had her expertise published in various articles including The Guardian and The Telegraph. Sim-p-hiwe...
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I have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm in it!
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FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SIX is with Samantah Montpetit-Huynh "I have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm in it!" Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SIX is with Canadian born and raised fitness coach and media expert, Samantha Montpetit-Huynh. Samantha is the founder of SamCoreTrainer.com where she coaches women 40 and above with the most comprehensive online health management program for women during menopause and midlife. Samantha is a serial entrepreneur, media expert, speaker, teacher, mentor, course creator, author and...
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You say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table!
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FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode FIVE is with Teri Dembetembe "You say 'menopause' and they all hide under the table!" Teri Dee spent over twenty years in corporate banking. Zimbabwean born now London based Teri is now a menopause champion, speaker, and founder of Fork & Fine, dedicated to helping professional women navigate menopause without losing momentum in their careers. Working in partnership with the Menopause Experts Group, Teri helps women regain clarity, confidence, and career resilience. With a focus on nutrition, movement, and stress relief, she...
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If you can't control it, leave it!
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FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode FOUR is with Jennifer Stoute. 'If you can't control it, leave it! " Jennifer Stoute has represented Great Britain more than 20 times, competing in two Commonwealth Games and two European Championships, where she earned both gold and silver medals. The highlight of her career came at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay, cementing her status as one of Britain’s finest sprinters. Jennifer returned to the public eye as "Rebel" in 1986 on the immensely popular television show Gladiators. Her...
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I Wish I Had This Superpower When I Was Younger!
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Menopause Whist Black Season 8, episode 3 is with womens health and hormone coach, Pamela Windle. Pamela is a certified international women's health coach, speaker, and menstruation and menopause consultant for the workplace, with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She has received training from The Integrated Women's Health Institute and the International Menopause Society (IMS), holds membership with the IMS and the British Standard Institute (BSI), and is an advisor to the BSI for the Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace. Pamela is also...
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I'm a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend!
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Our guest for Season Eight Episode two is Dr Ayana Gibbs. 'I'm a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend" Dr. Ayana Gibbs is a psychiatrist and hormone health specialist with over 20 years of experience across the NHS, academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and private practice. She is passionate about improving access to evidence-based mental health care, particularly for women of colour, with a special focus on the intersection of neurodiversity, hormone health and mental well-being. Ayana trained in psychiatry at The Maudsley Hospital in London, earned a PhD in Neuroscience from King’s...
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Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!
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FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight! Our guest for Episode ONE of our new season is Cordelia Asamoah 'Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!" 'Dee' Asamoah is Founding director of Cabot Theydon, a procurement consultancy which helps organisations develop processes and procedures to streamline buying activities and optimise spending power. She is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.Having recently completed a pioneering double masters degree in reparatory justice, this makes Dee one of 5 graduates in the world with a joint MSc/MA masters resulting from...
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Season 8 trailer
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Menopause Whilst Black Season EIGHT! We're BACK baby! This is the podcast that is committed to sharing and celebrating the stories of Black people in any stage of menopause. If you’ve been here for a while I want to thank you for travelling with us. If you’re new here, WELCOME! We understand how daunting this natural transition in life can be. And the tide is finally turning so that more are asking for the help they want and the menopause care they deserve. We continue to speak out wherever we see that diversity is necessary. It's the only way we will all win. Most...
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Our guest for Episode 5 of S7 is Cairo Nevitt. Cairo is a Caribbean and English trans man from London and currently a second year Sport Psychology student. Cairo was Britain's first Openly Transgender man to be featured in a mainstream Fitness Magazine in 2018. In 2022 Cairo made history again as a Trans athlete, by competing as a bodybuilder and winning 3 titles; Mr. Model, Mr Model Pro & Men's Athletic Physique Champion at two of Europe's largest fitness federations. Cairo does so much - he is an actor has made several tv appearances, a model guest speaker, persona; trainer and former head coach to name but a few. As a trans advocate, he predominantly works as a guest speaker & facilitator on the topics of diversity & inclusion, gender identity, intersectionality, mental health, as well as motivation.
I first saw Cairo in a the brilliant documentary Queer and Menopausal. This is an eyeopening film that everyone, particularly those working in or raising awareness around menopause should see as it truly highlights the breadth of experience around this transition.
In this clip Cairo talks about going through puberty for the second time and the menopausal symptom that gave him the most grief.
During this episode we discuss:
> Cairo's first memories of gender difference.
> Teenage years in his assigned at birth body.
> The immense importance of close family support.
> Burn out that led to a breakthrough
...and MUCH more.
This episode is available to watch on YouTube and listen to on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond.
Cairo is happy for listeners to reach out to him if his story resonates.
Black Trans Hub UK for further resources and info. If this episode raises more questions than answers, use this to do your own research. Remember that each guest is one human having their own unique experience and that no two journeys will be exactly the same.
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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist. She is host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'.
Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause, 28th April - 5th May 2025.
Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders open.
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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.