Too often, women living with disability are left out of the menopause and midlife women's health conversation and, as a result, put their symptoms down to pre-existing health conditions, not realising that they could actually be entering perimenopause or menopause.

Katie invited Emma Livingstone, founder of Up – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement, to the podcast to share her own story and to explain why it is so important for women, in particular those with cerebral palsy, to have their own pathways within healthcare.

Emma talks about her own experience living with a long-term disability and why she was inspired to found Up and campaign for better understanding and support from the medical community and the wider community.

Katie welcomed author and pelvic floor specialist, Kim Vopni, to the podcast to talk us through probably one of the most uncomfortable and awkward conditions that can affect a woman, pelvic organ prolapse.
Kim explains exactly what a prolapse is, the most common causes and how commonly they occur. She also gives advice on treatment options, including how to do pelvic floor exercises effectively and also when surgery might be the best option.

Why is resistance training so important as we age, and how can we fit that into our busy lives with so much else to juggle?

Katie spoke with personal trainer Kate Oakley on the podcast about how we can increase strength and protect our bones and joints in midlife, as well as find ways to fit it into our day, even with only 5 minutes to spare.

Kate explains why we need to change the way we exercise at 40 plus, and how the right kind of training can do more than just help you “get through” the challenges that come with menopause but also be empowering and totally change your outlook on life.

Midlife bone health is a topic often overlooked. We don't feel our bones ageing, but just like the rest of us, they absolutely are. 

We talk a lot in The Latte Lounge about conditions like osteoporosis, but why is bone health so important, particularly as we age?

Menopause symptoms can be challenging to deal with, especially when you experience several at once. Fortunately, you can reduce some of the issues related to menopausal migraines by making a few lifestyle changes.

Is it possible to slow down ageing?! How can we give ourselves the best possible chance to live a long and healthy life?

Dr Alka Patel believes that our health is a ‘skill’ and is not something we’re just given; it’s something we have to work at.

Katie spoke with Alka on The Latte Lounge podcast to find out how we can all make compassionate lifestyle changes for a happy, healthy and long life.

The perimenopause and menopause can be a very turbulent time, particularly for women with ADHD, whose symptoms can be exacerbated by fluctuating hormones.

This is one reason why so many women are diagnosed in midlife, often as a result of a lightbulb moment, having had a child diagnosed and recognised their own traits.

Katie spoke with Dr Emma Ping about the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women with ADHD, how you can go about getting a diagnosis and some of the ways you can help to alleviate symptoms, both medically and holistically.

What happens to our joints and muscles as we age and why are women susceptible to pain and injury during perimenopause and menopause?
Katie interviewed leading Rheumatologist Professor Hasan Tahir about just why we may suffer aches and pains as we age and what menopause has to do with it.
This episode will be really helpful for you if you’re suffering from any aches and pains, but also covers conditions which cause chronic pain, in particular fibromyalgia.

Professor Hasan explains how you can get the correct diagnosis and talks about a range of treatment options, including standard pain relief and lifestyle measures as well as when to know it’s time to seek more specialist help.