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Menopause shouldn’t feel like a maze with a tabloid at every turn. We bring on menopause and HRT specialist Jane Pangbourne to cut through the noise, unpack the science, and give you a simple path to relief you can take to your GP with confidence. Jane shares how the 2002 WHI study distorted public understanding, why transdermal oestrogen doesn’t increase clot risk, and where the real nuance lies with synthetic progestins versus micronised progesterone. We talk timing too: how pregnancies, breastfeeding, stress, and surgical menopause can shift the onset of symptoms long before your 50s, and how tracking changes for three to six months helps you spot patterns without panic.

If sleep is your weak link, you’re not alone. We dig into magnesium, gut health, and practical tweaks that improve rest while you consider HRT. Curious about delivery options? We compare patches, gels, sprays, and tablets, and explain why GLP‑1 meds like tirzepatide may call for non‑oral progesterone to keep your uterus protected. Then we widen the lens to testosterone: what it does for libido, muscle strength, mood, and cognition, why access can be tricky in the UK, and how many women find it’s the missing piece once oestrogen and progesterone are in place.

This conversation also addresses the people too often left out: partners trying to help, and those assigned female at birth who don’t identify as women but still experience menopause. Expect candid stories, clear stats, and scripts you can use to advocate for adjustments instead of giving up when a first prescription falls flat. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs clarity and get in touch with Jane with your questions https://menopausalnotmad.co.uk/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausalnotmad

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The ladder felt clear, the gold stars kept coming, and the performance reviews said it all - until the applause stopped. Emma shares what happens when a 20-year corporate career powered by “good girl” conditioning collides with the realities of entrepreneurship, where truth beats polish and leadership comes from grounded presence, not perfection. This is a candid look at identity shifts many women face when leaving corporate: losing external validation, navigating sneaky people-pleasing, and learning to value your work without permission slips.

We unpack how childhood rules - be nice, be neat, be early - morph into behaviours that corporate culture rewards, then quietly sabotage a business: over-delivering, undercharging, and diluting your message to avoid offence. Emma breaks down the subtle practices that rebuild self-trust: pausing before yes, listening to your body’s cues, setting clean boundaries without essays, choosing imperfect action, and validating your own gifts. The result is leadership that feels calm and clear, pricing that reflects value, and offers that align with your voice and vision.

You’ll hear language for the shift from performance to presence and leave with practical ways to stop proving and start leading. If you’ve felt soul tired from holding it all together, this conversation offers a grounded path back to yourself - one small, honest choice at a time. Subscribe for more conversations on authentic leadership, share this with a friend who’s tired of chasing gold stars, and leave a review to tell us which practice you’re trying first.

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Ever wondered what really happens after you trade a steady salary for your own name on the invoice? We go beyond the highlight reel to unpack the two biggest shifts most people underestimate: money and time. I share what it felt like to move from guaranteed paydays to a “bills day,” how my spending habits evolved from store cards to five-figure coaching investments, and why redefining “enough” changed everything about how I build and scale. We talk break-even math, overhead creep, and the moment you realise that bigger revenue can demand bigger monthly fuel just to keep the engine running.

I dig into diversification as a form of self-protection-testing additional income streams only when they align with my values - and the mindset shift that turned selling into service. When you’ve seen clients transform, not making an offer starts to feel like avoiding your duty of care. That reframe removes the awkwardness around price and replaces it with integrity, clarity, and confidence. We explore how ROI shows up beyond spreadsheets in the form of courage, better boundaries, and higher-leverage choices.

Then we get practical with time. Corporate structure disappears overnight, and what replaces it has to be intentional. I share the simple anchors that keep me focused - personal training, dog walks, short creative sprints - and the permission to stop chasing eight-hour days for the sake of it. The early stage often means wearing every hat: finance, marketing, sales, delivery, brand. Learning enough to lead and delegate later is part of the journey, and the variety can be energising if you set smart guardrails. The tradeoff is real: less certainty, more autonomy. The upside is powerful: freedom to design your week, choose your clients, and build work that fits your life.

Thinking about a move or already in the messy middle? Press play for a clear-eyed look at money, structure, and the choices that shape a sustainable business. If something resonates, message me on Instagram at emmaclayton.xo, subscribe for the next deep dive on identity shifts, and share this episode with someone who needs a truthful nudge. Your review helps more women find the courage to create work on their terms.

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