Black Menopause & Beyond

In today's episode, Belinda Ajayi, a 55-year-old post-menopausal woman, explains why she left her job and had to rethink her life and the need for self-care. Belinda has worked as an educator for many years, and she recently decided to give up her daytime full-time job and work in the evenings because she struggled in the mornings with her osteoarthritis.Belinda has spent much time with her GPs over the past 10-plus years; however, her GP has never mentioned the word menopause to her. The doctor has told her she has to lose weight, look after herself, prescribed antidepressants and told her she needs to take care of her knees because she suffers from osteoarthritis. Still, the doctor has not once mentioned that her menopause could also impact her health, even though she suffers from night sweats and other possible menopause symptoms.Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Please support my podcast and help support the peer support group I run in my home town . Donations goes towards equipment, meeting space and resources. https://ko-fi.com/anitapowellhttps://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LetstalkMenopause?utm_term=KvMBjEeqnAre you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Part 3 of 4.  Part 4 will follow in a few weeks.Today's episode discusses 'Allyship in the Menopause Space'. Anita Interviews Lucinda, Lucinder is a Menopause Awareness Advocate who has been delivering menopause awareness sessions since 2017. Lucinda works independently at the local/community level and also works as an Associate Trainer with the industry-leading menopause awareness provider, where she delivers sessions in a wide range of organisations to a wide range of audiences, including large corporate organisations and many of the various NHS divisions.    Lucinda lives in a small village in Kent, and her friendship circles have always lacked diverseness. Lucinda's Instagram under the tag @peri_meno_mentor, or via her website https://peri-menomentor.co.uk/.Topics in this interview:What is a good Ally?People who don't see colour?I am black and British.Some black people only identify with their colour, not Africa or the Caribbean.Mixed Heritage and AllyshipSome women of colour are oppressed by misogyny and not ethnic culture. Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. PLEASE support my work, Podcasting, funding my peer face-to-face support group, and my work with black women in menopause. Please donate to https://ko-fi.com/anitapowell Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

AllyshipPart 2 of 4.  Today's episode discusses 'Allyship in the Menopause Space'. Anita Interviews Lucinda, Lucinder is a Menopause Awareness Advocate who has been delivering menopause awareness sessions since 2017. Lucinda works independently at the local/community level and also works as an Associate Trainer with the industry-leading menopause awareness provider, where she delivers sessions in a wide range of organisations to a wide range of audiences, including large corporate organisations and many of the various NHS divisions.    Lucinda lives in a small village in Kent and her friendship circles have always lacked diverseness. Lucinda is not very active on social media but can be found on Instagram under the tag @peri_meno_mentor, or via her website https://peri-menomentor.co.uk/. Why do some people not not participate in research?Cultural diet for menopause optimising menopause healthThe need to talk about black hair How do you be more inclusive in menopause discussionsTalking about micro and direct aggression. White saviours‘People who don't see Colour” Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Anita interviews Lucinda, a Menopause Awareness Advocate who delivers sessions independently and with a leading provider. She recognizes the importance of cultural competence in allyship and seeks to learn from women of all backgrounds. Lucinda is not very active on social media but can be found on Instagram under the tag @peri_meno_mentor or via her website https://peri-menomentor.co.uk/. AllyshipPart 1 of 4. As a woman of colour, dealing with menopause and other health issues can be challenging. That's why having menopause allies is crucial. However, what matters most in being a good ally is cultural competence, regardless of culture, colour, or race. Family culture can also play a significant role in how women experience menopause. Black women often feel unheard when seeking healthcare, which can further exacerbate their symptoms. However, some women may not participate in menopause research for various reasons. Overall, it's crucial to have allies who are culturally competent and willing to listen and learn to ensure that all women receive the support and care they need during this time. Most women of colour have to work with menopause allies when dealing with Menopause and other health issues. Some of the talking points in this episodeWhat matters is culture, colour or race.What makes a good AllyWe discuss the question, 'Where are you from?'Family culture and how it impacts MenopauseBlack women feel not heard when seeking health care.Strong black womenHow do allies become culturally competent? Why some women do not participate in menopause research. Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group, Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Within health, we use token black faces to represent Black menopause without black stories; within the episode, Anita reflects on what she thinks influences black menopause, plus the need to talk class when talking about black inequalities. Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession, and activism to explore the topic of menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an online peer support group for Black women. She is also the founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016, it was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care, and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance (previously known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group, Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

In today's podcast, we explore Emotional, Cultural Intelligence, emotional resilience plus looking at menopause through the eyes of a black woman - Jacqueline A Hind. Interviewee Jacqueline A. Hinds is Founder of Wilson Hinds Consulting Ltd, Founder and CEO of the Society of Emotional Intelligence International UK & Europe, as well as International Liaison for the Society of Emotional Intelligence International, USA. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, leadership Consultant with over 25 years of knowledge, skills, and expertise within theHuman Resource Development arena; working within key corporate and public sector organisations. Email: jah@wilsonhindsconsulting.comWeb: https://www.wilsonhindsconsulting.comTwitter: @ReleasingYou Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

In today's podcast, we discuss fibroids. Uterine fibroids are a common condition, especially among Black women. About half of Black women have them by the age of 35, and 80 percent have them by the age of 50, compared to 70 percent of white women. Fibroid growth is also more common in black women than in other racial groups. Fibroids can cause weight gain, heavy periods, frequent urination, or pelvic pain, and may require surgery. (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-women-start-talk-uterine-fibroids-condition-many-get-speak-rcna20478)Veronica Ebanks discusses her journey with fibroids and menopause in this episode. In addition to actively educating women on the topic of fibroids, she is passionate about recording and hearing the stories of black women suffering from this disease. Born in Jamaica, raised in London, she is an Afro-Caribbean woman. Business owner of Verelba Mind & Body, a company providing organic skincare, wellbeing products, and holistic therapies. As a skilled facilitator currently offering coaching and mentoring support to women in their 50s and 60s who desire to incorporate more natural solutions into their lives, for greater wellbeing and happiness. Contact her on https://linktr.ee/verelba_world2021Addition reading on Fibroids and Menopause https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/fibroids-after-menopause Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate, Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Anita returns and reintroduces herself, she also highlighting the importance of adding the word black when talking about healthcare for black people, and explains how health concerns around cancer has affected her for the past few months. Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyondhttps://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/