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Everything they Tolds you About Menopause Weight Loss is Wrong with Ailsa Hichens - You're Welcome!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461898/fan_mail/new] Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong | Ailsa Hitchens on Insulin, Protein, Sleep & Metabolism In this High Tea with Lady V year-in-review episode, the host revisits a conversation with UK menopause nutritionist and coach Ailsa Hitchens about her book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. They challenge the “eat less, move more” approach and discuss menopause weight gain as a metabolic and hormonal issue involving insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes, inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health. Hitchens emphasizes protein-rich breakfasts, fewer snacks and proper meal spacing, food order to blunt glucose spikes, and lifestyle basics like planning, strength training, and guided meditation to reduce stress. They also cover risks beyond weight—cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s—plus the role of estrogen/progesterone balance, detox via regular bowel movements, and practical habit-building tools like journaling. 00:00 Welcome and Season Tease 01:12 Menopause Weight Loss Myths 02:29 Why the Book Hits Home 03:27 Glucose Spikes and Prediabetes 05:42 Medical Advice Gone Wrong 06:54 Why She Wrote This Book 09:10 Midlife Weight and Health Risks 12:39 Making Change Stick 16:00 Calories Myth and Protein 17:57 Breakfast and Food Noise 23:31 Stop Grazing Start Resetting 27:13 Metabolic Health and Longevity 32:13 Gut Bacteria and Fiber 35:25 Food Variety and Journaling 39:19 Seasonal Mood Triggers 40:30 Rewriting Your Health Rules 42:35 Cycle Syncing Food Exercise 45:00 Estrogen Balance And Gut 46:49 Everyday Detox Basics 50:29 Self Care Without Guilt 55:18 Stress Metabolism Explained 59:27 Meditation And HRV Tracking 01:04:01 Testing Versus Basics 01:06:57 Sleep Planning Tipping Points 01:12:02 Protein Breakfast For Stability 01:14:21 Wrap Up Resources Disclaimer www.AilsaHichens.com Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/highteawithladyv/] Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/HighTeawithLadyvPodcast] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  [https://www.facebook.com/highteawithladyv] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@highteawithladyv]

Reliving - A Journey through- Divorce, Adoption, A Brain Aneurysm, Her Daughter’s Hit-and-Run, Survival and more..

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461898/fan_mail/new] Louise Wilkinson’s Unbelievable Journey: Adoption Truth, a Life-Saving Brain Aneurysm & Her Daughter’s Hit-and-Run Survival In this episode of High Tea with Lady V, Kate interviews her close friend Louise Wilkinson (host of How to Hack Your Heartbreak, speaker, life coach, and performing arts school owner) about a series of defining life events. Louise recounts divorcing as a young mum of two while relocating her business, then receiving a letter that revealed for the first time she was adopted under a closed government process that replaced her birth certificate; she later met her birth mother and father and discovered strong family and physical connections while staying close to her adoptive family. Louise also shares being diagnosed with a large, unruptured brain aneurysm discovered during stroke testing, facing delays in the regional system before urgent open brain surgery in Sydney. Finally, she describes her daughter Bella being hit at high speed while traffic controlling in July 2024, suffering a pulverized pelvis and long recovery, with both later diagnosed with PTSD, and Louise beginning assessment for ADHD. 00:00 Welcome to High Tea 01:10 Meet Louise Wilkinson 02:03 Divorce and Single Mum Life 04:00 The Letter Under the Door 05:29 Learning She Was Adopted 06:37 Family Loss and Belonging 08:32 Searching for Birth Parents 10:40 Meeting Birth Mum 12:37 Finding Birth Dad’s Family 16:28 Aneurysm Bombshell 20:08 Diagnosis and What It Means 23:13 Rushed to Sydney Surgery 24:39 Family Rallying Together 25:06 Brain Surgery Risks 26:02 ICU Reunion After Surgery 28:21 Aneurysm Close Call 29:25 System Failures And Delays 31:57 Bella Hit By Car 36:31 Recovery And PTSD 39:04 ADHD Diagnosis Journey 42:08 Medication And Focus Tools 44:02 Sharing Stories Matters 45:28 Teapot Question Finale 46:25 Outro And Disclaimer Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/highteawithladyv/] Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/HighTeawithLadyvPodcast] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  [https://www.facebook.com/highteawithladyv] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@highteawithladyv]

Happy Hormonal Hump Day - Pregnancy Belly without being Pregnant

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461898/fan_mail/new] Pregnancy Bloat Without Being Pregnant: Hormonal Hump Day Gut Talk On Happy Hormonal Hump Day, I’m talking about that wild “pregnancy bloat” feeling when you’re definitely not pregnant—yet you eat something tiny like a cracker and suddenly your belly looks like you’re housing a nine-pounder. It’s the kind of bloating that makes you feel like you could tip over and looks so dramatic it’s basically like you’re about to have a baby. 00:00 Hormonal Hump Day Intro 00:05 Pregnancy Bloat Talk 00:11 Cracker to Nine Pounder 00:18 Basically Having a Baby Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/highteawithladyv/] Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/HighTeawithLadyvPodcast] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  [https://www.facebook.com/highteawithladyv] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@highteawithladyv]

Reliving - Just Don't Pee Yourself- Our Pelvic floor at it's finest!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461898/fan_mail/new] Tesla Chair Therapy: Pelvic Floor, Back Pain & Incontinence Relief (Plus Postpartum Core Support) Agnes discusses a Tesla Chair/Tesla Former treatment plan she typically recommends as 10 sessions (2–3 times per week), noting that results require multiple sessions and ongoing maintenance. She shares a client story in which the patient initially chose a five-session package but upgraded to 10 after reporting dramatically better sleep, less nighttime fidgeting, improved comfort, and an added benefit of dropping a dress and pants size; the client later aggravated her back at work, paused sessions to rest, then returned and again experienced improved sleep. They explain that the non-invasive treatment is done fully clothed via magnetic stimulation (up to 10 cm penetration) and can strengthen pelvic floor, lower back, and core, with potential uses for urinary and fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, postpartum recovery (starting six weeks postpartum with obstetric clearance), diastasis recti support, glute work, and benefits for men (including post-prostatectomy). 00:00 How Many Sessions 19:45 Client Results Story 20:54 Weight Loss Expectations 21:58 Back Injury Break 22:52 Who It Helps 23:26 Postpartum Timing 24:41 Non Invasive Chair 25:30 Glutes And Veins 26:28 Diastasis Recti Help 28:21 When It Doesnt Work 29:08 Maintenance And Types 30:24 Hemorrhoids Function 32:06 Why It Matters 33:29 Wrap Up Disclaimer Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/highteawithladyv/] Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/HighTeawithLadyvPodcast] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  [https://www.facebook.com/highteawithladyv] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@highteawithladyv]

Reliving the Hormoe Podcast - Freaking hormones..... Are you in Perimenopasue? You are welcome.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461898/fan_mail/new] The Hormone Power Session: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause - HRT, Health Risks, and More! Welcome to a fresh, fun, and simplified take on our crazy hormone journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood hot mess that is perimenopause and menopause. We'll touch onthe increased risks of dementia, cardiovascular diseases, and more. A nd ladies, get ready for a crash course in cell biology too—don't worry, it'll be quick and painless!  We're redefining the narrative around our hormonal health with laughs, relatable rants, and some sobering truths about our medical system's gaps in treating perimenopausal women.  Strap in for a wild ride as we break down estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the myriad symptoms of perimenopause. From sleep disturbances and mood swings to hot flashes and joint pain, we cover it all! Plus, we'll explore how better understanding of HRT treatment that can lead to healthier lives post-menopause.  So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s upskill our hormone know-how together.  Stay informed, stay empowered! 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:43 Hormones Overview 02:19 Cell Biology and Hormones 04:06 Types of Estrogen 07:44 Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms 14:19 Medical System Failures 16:33 Hormones and Brain Health 22:37 Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause 25:31 Bone Health and Osteoporosis 29:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome 30:57 Mental Health and Hormones 34:29 Conclusion and Call to Action Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/highteawithladyv/] Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/HighTeawithLadyvPodcast] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  [https://www.facebook.com/highteawithladyv] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@highteawithladyv]