Do birth plans help women or set them up for failure?

Our Listeners Give Their View

This episode is all about our listeners. We read your comments, discussed your views, and shared your experiences that you sent in. We also explored the question, "What's Changed Your Opinion?", and heard about the moments, experiences, and conversations that made people see things differently. Thank you for being part of the conversation and sharing your voice with Change Your Opinion.

Should Women Be Concerned About Taking HRT? And Should They Consider Starting It Sooner Rather Than Later?

This week on Change Your Opinion, we welcome Dr Sharon Vasey from Elara Menopause and Women's Health Clinic in Joondalup. [https://elaraperth.com.au/] Dr Sharon joins us to discuss the often confusing world of perimenopause and menopause, helping to separate fact from fiction while answering some of the most common questions women are asking. Dr Sharon shares evidence-based information, practical advice and reassurance for women navigating this significant stage of life. Whether you're experiencing symptoms yourself, supporting a partner, friend or family member, or simply want to understand more about menopause, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Do birth plans help women or set them up for failure?

This week we talk about our personal experiences with birth, the expectations we had going in, and how quickly things can change during labour and delivery. We discuss whether birth plans can help women feel more prepared and empowered, or whether they can sometimes create pressure and disappointment when things don’t go to plan.

Do we get wiser as we get older?

What opinions have changed for you from childhood to adulthood? What’s something you used to believe as a kid that you totally see differently now as an adult? Check out what opinions have changed for us over the years… and wait until you hear what opinions have changed for Fernando.

Can addiction be cured?

This week we sit down with Paris from sh*ts f*cked to talk about addiction, recovery, resilience, and the realities people don’t always see.A huge thanks to Paris for joining us this week. If you want to hear more of her story and conversations, check out sh*ts f*cked [https://open.spotify.com/show/3d8pexQmeW11GizWVq0uzK?si=866fb4e39a3a43fe&nd=1&dlsi=6fe37c261e5e480d] wherever you listen to podcasts.Please listen with caution, as some topics discussed may be triggering for some listeners. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed, please consider contacting one of the services below: • ⁠NASASV – National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence [https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20in%20immediate,specialist%20services%20available%20across%20Australia.] ⁠ [https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20in%20immediate,specialist%20services%20available%20across%20Australia.]• ⁠Lifeline- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline⁠ [https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/national-services/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline]• ⁠Whi⁠ [https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/]⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/]⁠te Ribbon Australia – Domestic Violence Support⁠ [https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/] • ⁠Gambling Help Line ⁠ [https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/]