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Menopause and Madness with Ruth Langley

37 min · 26 de mar de 2026
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In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Ruth to talk about a side of menopause that isn’t spoken about enough. What started suddenly became overwhelming, impacting her confidence, emotions, and sense of self in ways she never expected. Ruth opens up about her experience, the challenges of being heard, and the turning point that helped her feel like herself again. This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about menopause, the importance of advocating for your health, and why more women need to know they’re not alone 🤍 Support & Resources (UK): • NHS Menopause Guide: [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]symptoms, treatments and HRT information • Women’s Health Concern: [https://www.womens-health-concern.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]expert advice and menopause factsheets • The Menopause Charity: [https://themenopausecharity.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] education, support and guidance • Balance Menopause App: [https://www.balance-menopause.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] tools, support and personalised information If you’re struggling or unsure about symptoms, speaking to a GP can be an important first step. You deserve to feel heard and supported 💛 Follow & support: Host: Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow and leave a review ⭐ It really helps the podcast grow. We’d also love to hear your thoughts or what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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Menopause and Madness with Ruth Langley

In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Ruth to talk about a side of menopause that isn’t spoken about enough. What started suddenly became overwhelming, impacting her confidence, emotions, and sense of self in ways she never expected. Ruth opens up about her experience, the challenges of being heard, and the turning point that helped her feel like herself again. This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about menopause, the importance of advocating for your health, and why more women need to know they’re not alone 🤍 Support & Resources (UK): • NHS Menopause Guide: [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]symptoms, treatments and HRT information • Women’s Health Concern: [https://www.womens-health-concern.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]expert advice and menopause factsheets • The Menopause Charity: [https://themenopausecharity.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] education, support and guidance • Balance Menopause App: [https://www.balance-menopause.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] tools, support and personalised information If you’re struggling or unsure about symptoms, speaking to a GP can be an important first step. You deserve to feel heard and supported 💛 Follow & support: Host: Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow and leave a review ⭐ It really helps the podcast grow. We’d also love to hear your thoughts or what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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