Life - An Inside Job

I am delighted to welcome ChaNan back again for her second visit to Life An inside Job, her first, season 3 ep 12 Inside the Highly Sensitive Person , is my most downloaded episode ever. Seeing as there is an interest in sensitivity, I thought it would be good to talk about the perils of Christmas. ChaNan Bonser is a highly experienced therapist and trainer who is dedicated to helping others find their own unique way. She works with clients both personally and in an organisational context, fostering resilience and calm. She holds regular Dreaming Circles in which participants develop a deeper connection to Earth and their interrelationship with our human selves through embodied imagination and creative prompts. We talk about: What sensitive folk need in winter How to get out of overwhelm What keeps us from resting The perils of perfectionism How to manage our expectations How to recover from the rescuer role The effect of alcohol and sugar on sensitive people The value of understanding your own particular sensitivities ChaNan's website is: https://chananbonser.com/ IG : https://www.instagram.com/chananbonser/ A cracking 40% off ChaNan's online course available here until 24th Dec 2024 These people have books and courses to support your sense of safety: Kimberly Ann Johnson Gabor Maté European Association for Body Psychotherapy Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenbery Stressed and Overwhelmed an excellent article by Brenee Brown Polyvagal theory You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Moya McGinley is a complementary therapist, nurse and a social scientist. She has a deep love of the season of Samhain, and she loves the liminal quality of this time. Samhain is the season that marks the beginning of winter at the end of October in the Celtic wheel of the year. Moya offers a healing and educational space using complementary therapies for both people and animals. She's is a Complementary Therapist, Nurse and Social Scientist. Moya considers Death to be her greatest teacher and friend. We chat about: What Samhain is, its rituals, and its celebrations Liminality and how being with not knowing can open us to new pathways Moya’s story of how she became friends with death Connecting with your ancestors as a means of support Samhain food and treats Connecting with the Fairy folk The importance and practice of listening Moya has generously shared her Mother's recipe for Tea Brach or Fruit Loaf which you can find here https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/ inside-samhain-with-moya-mcginley / Moya's Links Website: https://tranquilpaths.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosanciuin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosanciuin/ Moya’s course, The Soul’s Journey Home, starts on 16th Oct I'm taking a pause from creating new episodes while I write my third book, so please do have a look through the 128-ish episodes available. I've had so many brilliant guests that there's an episode for literally every season. Please do leave a review and/or rate Life An Inside Job where you can; it helps people to find the wisdom and inspiration from these amazing guests. You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Today, we’re talking about the changes that can happen to your vulva in perimenopause and lichen sclerosus, so you may want to listen somewhere away from sensitive ears. You’ll find out what to expect of a perimenopausal vulva, what’s normal, when to get help and what sort of help is available. We also talk about lichen Sclerosus, a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most often affects the genital and perianal areas. Becca Scott has nearly 25 years’ experience working in women’s health. She is passionate about helping women and girls overcome gynaecological, autoimmune and hormone issues, especially when symptoms are chronic and conventional approaches aren’t working. She runs an international online clinic with an amazing team of specialist practitioners. She has a special interest in vulval-vaginal issues and difficult relationships. She is a Homeopath, Reflexologist and accredited Divorce and Breakup coach and has additional training in fertility and pregnancy. Becca's Links Website: www.healingspaceonline.com and www.divorcehealingspace.co.uk Instagram: @healing_spaceforyou and @divorcehealingspace Facebook: @healingspace and @divorcehealingspace Resources NHS advice on LS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lichen-sclerosus/ The Eve Appeal - https://eveappeal.org.uk/about-us/ IG live with Tessa Venuti Sanderson on correct language - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLr2OgusdaK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=eDZyaWcxNDlzNzk4 Episode on incontinence - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-stress-and-urgency-incontinence/ Episode on pelvic pain - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-pelvic-pain-2/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

In this final episode, Leora and Kate share from their personal lives how the seasons create a beautiful container to hold us and: Guide our creative process Guide Leora's pain management Explore PMDD and adenomyosis Give wisdom to guide you in perimenopause Interact with the nervous system in perimenopause Interplay with neurodivergence Offer superpowers and pitfalls Support Kate's self-care postmenopause Perimenopause Unwrapped is available with 50% off until 1st September, it will not be for sale after that. The course will stay online until 1st November here: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ The professional retreat day in Hatfield is on 28th September and you can find details here: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/working-with-perimenopause-a-day-retreat-for-wellbeing-professionals/ The complete series of Perimenopasue Unwrapped is available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Kindness-fd7nr We recommend Adele Winsett for info about ADHD, menstruation, and perimenopause No Bad Parts by Richard C Schwartz for info about IFS and inner critic Red School for menstruality education You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

The late summer season of Lammas is a time of gathering in, gratitude, of slow days, and of starting to prepare for the coming autumn and winter. My guest, Clarissa Kristjansson shares how this season can show us ways to prepare for perimenopause. Including a Chinese Medicine approach to nutrition, Chi Gong practices, stress management and community. Clarissa Kristjansson is an internationally respected menopause educator and speaker, celebrated for her expertise in women-centered qigong, mindfulness, and holistic well-being. With a focus on aligning body, mind, and spirit through the natural rhythms of life, she empowers women to navigate perimenopause with clarity, balance, and renewed purpose. Clarissa is the author of several books on menopause, including The Mindful Menopause, Beyond Hormones, and The Potent Power of Menopause. Clarissa's Links Substack: https://clarissakristjansson.substack.com/ Website: https://www.clarissakristjansson.com/ Wellbeing Professional Retreat 28th September, Hatfield Herts: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/working-with-perimenopause-a-day-retreat-for-wellbeing-professionals/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This episode features teacher, author and witch Rebecca Beattie talking about midsummer. Summer Solstice is the zenith of the year, and we discover: · How we can nourish our sense of sovereignty · How to avoid overwhelm if you’re a sensitive person (HSP) · Using solstice as a lens to step into our purpose · Rituals for everyone from the witchiest witch to the biggest sceptic · Simple spells for support · Connecting with herbs at mid-summer: what to forage and the effects they have · What to eat at your solstice celebrations Rebecca is wonderfully down-to-earth and brilliant at making nature-based spirituality, or witchiness, accessible for contemporary life. Rebecca's links Website https://www.rebeccabeattie.co.uk/ Instagram @rebeccabeattie https://www.instagram.com/rebeccambeattie/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.m.beattie You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This episode is all about pelvic pain; caused by things like prolapse, vulvodynia, vaginismus, vaginal atrophy, or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Pain, and painful sex, particularly in perimenopause, can become normalised and not spoken about or treated, but this is a conversation we need to have. It's a frank and open conversation about sex and bodies so you may want to save it until there aren't any little ears around. Featured guests Andrea Clarke somatic bodyworker, womb-energy medicine and holistic pelvic care practitioner, and Female Embodiment Coach IG: https://www.instagram.com/root.medicine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rootmedicineuk www.rootmedicine.co.uk Fiona Mitchell , Women’s Health physiotherapist fionamitchellphysio.com Sarah Rose Bright - Love, Sex & Intimacy Coach and authorised teacher of The Making Love Retreats® IG https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ FB https://www.facebook.com/sarahrose.bright/ https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/ Resources Yes, Yes, Yes and Sutil lubes https://www.jodivine.com/ Dr Bri pelvic health https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/ Dr Peggy Kleinplatz’s Magnificent Sex https://www.routledge.com/Magnificent-Sex-Lessons-from-Extraordinary-Lovers/Kleinplatz-Menard/p/book/9780367181376 Sherry Winston's Women’s Anatomy of Arousal https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7198255-women-s-anatomy-of-arousal Women’s health physio https://thepogp.co.uk/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This episode is about stress and urinary incontinence. I’ve gathered a panel of experts to share their expertise on the topic. If you wee yourself when you cough, or if you have to wee 50 times an hour, then this episode is for you. I am joined by: Andrea Clarke somatic bodyworker, womb-energy medicine and holistic pelvic care practitioner, and Female Embodiment Coach IG: https://www.instagram.com/root.medicine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rootmedicineuk www.rootmedicine.co.uk Fiona Mitchell , Women’s Health physiotherapist fionamitchellphysio.com Tessa Sanderson , who uses hypopressive exercises, yoga and functional movement, with visualisation and embodied listening to work with incontinence, prolapse and birth trauma. www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk IG https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/ FG @tessavenutisanderson There will also be another episode coming very soon about pelvic pain, including prolapse, vulvodynia, vaginismus, and painful sex. Recommended Resources The pessaries - Contrelle Activguard https://contrelle.com/ The pessaries - Efemia - https://efemiahealth.com/pages/bladder-support Places to find a pelvic health physio P OPG https://thepogp.co.uk/ The Pelvic Pain Network https://www.pelvicpainnetwork.co.uk/ Use of Vaginal Oestrogen guidelines 2025 - https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause Info on incontinence and bladder issues - https://www.bladderhealthuk.org/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

I made a commitment to lean more into the annual seasons this year, so as part of that, I’ve invited experts in the field of cyclical living to share the meaning, practices and support that the seasonal festivals can bring. Today it’s all about Beltane, the 1st of May, and Sophie Messager is here to tell us all about it. Sophie has a doctorate in reproductive physiology, and she left her microscope behind to explore traditional healing wisdom after discovering the transformative power of an empowered birth. Her journey, enriched by over a decade of experience as a doula, perinatal educator, and facilitator of holistic professional workshops, has led her to a profound understanding of the rhythms that accompany women’s life transitions. We talk about: What Beltane is and how we can tap into its lush fertility How can this celebration connect us to the earth and ourselves Sophie's journey from Catholicism to Earth-based spirituality Ideas for simple rituals for Beltane anyone can follow Embracing loss of fertility The power of the drum to alter consciousness and much more! Sophie's website: https://sophiemessager.com/ IG: @sophie_messager Faceache: https://www.facebook.com/TheSophieMessager YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophie_messager LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie-messager/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Welcome to a special Easter edition with the seasonal topic of how our sexuality changes from teens to postmenopause. Spoiler alert, there are no eggs or chocolate to be found here, but the themes of Spring 'becoming' in the maiden years fit beautifully with the epic greenness and becoming of late April growth. My guest is Kimberly Ann Johnson, somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Sexological Bodyworker, Birth Doula, author, and single mother who offers a uniquely refreshing view of well-being in the female body. We talked about: What the erotic seasons are in a woman’s life, their vices and virtues How to support your teen’s sexuality Grief of many kinds Kimberly’s experience of perimenopause and what she learned about herself The challenges and joys of being in peri with a teen Kimberly's course is here and her website can be found here Kimberly's Instagram @kimberly.ann.johnson Other resources Marion Woodman Kimberly’s books are The Fourth Trimester and Call of the Wild Steven Jenkinson Call To Love Weekend Workshop - 5th-6th July London (pay easefully with instalments if you book by May 5th) You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is when there are equal amounts of daylight and nighttime, around 21st March in the Northern Hemisphere and 21st September in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the perfect moment to explore balance in our lives. I invited medical herbalist Lucy Blunden to explore what balance actually is and how we can move towards it in our lives. Lucy Blunden is a Medical Herbalist and EFT-Tapping practitioner in Hertfordshire UK. She has been in practice since 2008 working with people to support them in finding their desired health changes. She loves to work with digestive concerns as herbs have such great affinity to the gut. Lucy's specialist area is where the emotional and physical meet and she works with her astute understanding of folk in combination with herbal medicines and EFT-Tapping to find the perfect path for each patient. We also covered: What herbs will bring balance at this time of year How transitions can be challenging times Finding rhythm after perimenopause The paradox of Spring, how new life requires letting go Foraged and cultivated foods to support you in spring How to recover from a challenging year Rituals for the equinox Why Lucy doesn't use the word 'holistic' any more How Lucy navigated 'too-muchness' and found the best place for EFT Prompts to help you gain the benefit of the season Lucy's Links Website Instagram Facebook Recommendations Kirsty Galagher's books Sacred Seasons and Lunar Living Rebecca Beattie's book The Wheel of the Year That chocolate and tahini recipe from Dominique Ludwig You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Today we’re talking about ageing, and specifically about how fascia is central to ageing well. If you don’t know what fascia is don’t worry, Gary explains it clearly. And if you do already, you will be diving more deeply into how fascia relates to ageing. My guest is Gary Carter, who is recognised internationally as one of the UK’s leading Anatomy and Movement teachers. He does a lot of stuff, he’s a polymath, so here goes. He is a myofascial manual therapist, personal trainer, shiatsu and craniosacral practitioner, anatomy and fascial anatomy lecturer and also a yoga teacher and teacher trainer. He lectures and teaches in Movement and Fascial Anatomy for schools of massage, physiotherapy, osteopathy, Yoga & Pilates teacher trainings. He started the Natural Bodies Yoga and movement Centre in Brighton, UK, in 1991, training and encouraging ease of movement, efficient body use in exercise, sport and many movement disciplines. He also runs dissective studies for students of his anatomy and movement courses at the Plastinarium in Germany. He has been one of the lead dissectors and designers for the world’s first historic plastinated fascial-focused human displayed in BodyWorlds Berlin You’ll be introduced to: The magic world of fascia How we age earlier than you think And it’s never too late to start being younger Reframing age With Inspirational elders exercise might not take as long as you think Ageing as a process of refinement, not decay Mindset and avoiding the rigidity that can come with age Getting back to movement after illness, injury or surgery Gary's links Website https://www.naturalbodies.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naturalbodies_trainings/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@naturalbodies502/featured Books Mind Gym – Steve Peters The Race Against Time – Richard Asquith You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Claire Baker is a coach, speaker, and author of 50 Things You Need To Know About Periods. For over a decade, Claire has taught women to live in harmony with their bodies, believing menstrual cycle awareness is key to women’s wellbeing, creativity, and empowerment. Her online program, Adore Your Cycle, has students in over 35 countries. In 2019, Claire founded Cycle Coach School, a training provider that teaches facilitators how to integrate menstrual cycle coaching into their practice. Known for her authentic voice, she’s regularly featured in Red, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Women’s Health magazines. Originally from Australia, Claire now calls the U.K. home. Claire's links: Website: https://www.clairebaker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/ If you are curious about your inner seasons, and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk We'd be delighted to welcome you, and if you have any questions, you can contact us through our site woman-kind.co.uk or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.uk Perimenopause Unwrapped https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Woman Kind https://woman-kind.co.uk/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

My guest is Sophie Fletcher, she’s a clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author of three books with over 20 years in working in women’s health. She weaves knowledge, intuition, and self-hypnosis together to improve the quality of life for busy, overwhelmed women who feel exhausted, fed up and lacking in clarity. On her website, you’ll find online courses for pregnancy through to menopause, powerful audio-tracks for worries such as anxiety presenting to turning a breech baby, and one-to-one coaching online and in person. Her hypnosis for menopause course, a true labour of love, comes out on the 28th of October this year, you can find it at sophiefletcher.co.uk . (think hypnobirthing for the menopause) It’s Sophie’s third visit to Life An Inside Job, which reflects her expertise and brilliantly accessible offerings. Previously she talked about the sandwich generation in ep. 23 and about social media and boundaries in ep. 37 In the aftermath of Panorama's expose of Louise Newson has left many people confused so we talk a lot about HRT in this episode. We talked about the experience of flooding and how Sophie managed it. The natural vs medical trap in perimenopause Some crucial advice everyone using a coil to manage heavy bleeding should know The value of planning your next chapter, especially when you have small kids How to cope with anxiety How to exercise in perimenopause You can get 30% off Sophie's Hypnosis for Menopause course here: https://www.sophiefletcher.co.uk/offers/fpq4yWX4/checkout And learn more about the juice therein here: https://www.sophiefletcher.co.uk/mindful-menopause-course-1 Sophie's IG is: @mindful_menopause You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

According to Brenee Brown, shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we’ve experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection. In this episode were talking about how listening circles can help to reduce the amount of shame we feel. How being witnessed can help us to accept and find love for ourselves. We also talk about how shame shows up for professional space holders, and how we can manage these difficult feelings in our work. My guests are Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson, who’s new book ‘Circle Holding: a practical guide to Facilitating talking Circles’ is available to pre-order now. Julia is co-founder of Circle Holding and runs training and mentors people who want to facilitate groups and circles. She is founder of Yoga Teachers Forum and has facilitated hundreds of continued development trainings and community support events for yoga teachers. In her local Finchley Yoga community she has a specialisation of Women’s Health Therapy Tessa has been running talking circles including trainings, retreats and festivals. She currently runs a women’s circle a pregnancy and postnatal circle and has run various mother/daughter and puberty circles. She's also a senior yoga teacher and trainer (specialising in pregnancy yoga CPD), Circle Holding website: https://www.circleholding.org Circle Holding on Instagram: @circle_holding_ https://www.instagram.com/circle_holding_/ Julia's links @juliasuzannedavis https://www.instagram.com/juliasuzannedavis/ @finchleyyoga https://www.instagram.com/finchleyyoga/ @yogateachersforum https://www.instagram.com/yogateachersforum/ Tessa's Links tessavenutisanderson.co.uk @tessa.venuti.sanderson https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Celebrating the publication of The perimenopause Journal: Unlock your power, Own your wellbeing, Find your path which is now available in the UK. It'll be in the U.S. and Canada in October and Australia and N.Z. before Christmas. My dear friend and colleague in kindness, Leora Leboff agreed to interview me. If you don’t yet know her, once you do, it’s hard not to love her. You can find her online on IG at @leoraleboff and we have worked together creating menstrual and menopause-related retreats, workshops and our online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, since 2014. This is not your average author interview it’s the absolute lowdown on the Journal and everything that it offers. The Perimenopause Journal is a gorgeously illustrated, 52-week, undated journal that supports you to refine a bespoke self-care plan to ease you through your perimenopause and into a vibrant postmenopausal life. It makes a beautiful gift for a dear friend It shows how understanding your ‘inner seasons ‘ is a fast track to self-compassion: · gives you prompts and inquiries for appropriate self-care, · charts to track your energy with the moon phases, and · guided meditations to access rest and calm. · Each month there is space for reflection and intention setting to focus on small, do-able changes in your life, to ease your symptoms, access your power and find your path. It makes a beautiful gift for a dear friend There is also a competition, for UK folk only I’m afraid, to win a signed copy of The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring. All you need do is answer this question correctly: Who coined the phrase: menopause it’s an inside job? You can email your answers to hello@katecodrington.co.uk with your uk postal address, the winner will be contacted on 30th September. If you already have a copy, and I hope you have ordered one, I can write a dedication so you can gift either one to a friend. Just let me know their name. First correct answer out of the hat wins the books! The discount code for the Perimenopause Starter Kit online course is PERI20 You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

In Lisa's second visit to Life An Inside Job, she talks about the value of boredom. The pathological drive towards ever more stimulation How being bored supports our creativity, self-esteem, mental and physical health. Lisa de Jong is a health coach and educator specialising in women’s health, the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, and trauma. She has a 1:1 practice coaching clients online, and is the founder of the globally accredited professional training, “Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Training” as part of the Menstrual Coach Academy. Lisa works via a holistic, integrative and trauma-informed lens in all of her work. She brings a gentle yet powerful approach to her clients and groups supporting them in the understanding of their body, their nervous system, and in their relationship to agency and better decision making for recovery. Lisa is based in Ireland. Lisa's Links www.lisadejongcoaching.com “From Pain To Power” podcast https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome IG @lisa_dejong_coach https://www.instagram.com/lisa_dejong_coach/ Resources The War of Art: Winning The Inner Creative Battle – Steven Pressfield Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Cal Newport In Praise of Slow – Carl Honore How To Break Up With Your Phone - Catherine Price You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Jill is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works with clients and companies to develop and apply a blend of strategies so that individuals and teams go from exhausted to energised in the most effective way. Techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day. Jill has a gift for making it very simple and we cover: 4 simple things to attend to in your sleep hygiene 4 different sleep problems How to nap for optimum energy What to eat for good sleep The truth about your smartwatch Why different chronotypes attract and what to do about it What we need to know about hormones and sleep The latest research tells us about our gadgets Dr Jill McGarry's links Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarry Website https://sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk/ Resources Jane Tarrant, Link Breathing https://www.linkbreathing.co.uk/ Matthew Walker's scary book – Why We Sleep - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-we-sleep-the-new-science-of-sleep-and-dreams-matthew-walker/1371280?ean=9780141983769 Nick Littlehales's book, Sleep https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sleep-change-the-way-you-sleep-with-this-90-minute-read-nick-littlehales/4479215?ean=9780241975978 James Nestor, Breath https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/breath-the-new-science-of-a-lost-art-james-nestor/3456154?ean=9780241289129 How to Break Up With Your Phone, Catherine Price https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-break-up-with-your-phone-the-30-day-plan-to-take-back-your-life-catherine-price/1107760?ean=9781409182900 You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Abi Denyer-Bewick is a neurodivergent (AuDHD) sea creature with a deep commitment to the cyclical nature of life. Abi is part of the Red School faculty and has mentored hundreds of women through the Menstruality Leadership Programme with Red School. Abi works with groups and individuals as a Menstruality Coach and Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilitator and supervisor. Passionate about the value of community and the importance of hearing the full range of menstrual experiences Abi also consults on creating safer gender diverse spaces and queering the cycle. She holds a kind, welcoming space for people to experience a deep, nourishing intimacy with themselves through their cycle. Abi's links: Instagram abi.denyer.bewick Website https://abidenyerbewick.co.uk If you are curious about your inner seasons, and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk We'd be delighted to welcome you, and if you have any questions, you can contact us through our site woman-kind.co.uk or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.uk Perimenopause Unwrapped https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Woman Kind https://woman-kind.co.uk/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Lavina Mehta MBE is a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, author and mum of 3, she’s British Asian & is passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease. She gives Weekly Free virtual Seniors Workouts sessions, with my 76-year-old Mother in Law, in Gujarati and English on YouTube. She’s a Diabetes UK & Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and a Patron of the Menopause Mandate, she also gives keynote speeches, events and workshops around fitness and perimenopause. Her book: The Feel Good Fix is published by Penguin and is available from all good bookshops. In our conversation Lavina shares: How to make exercise do-able How to Build good habits How the age of perimenopause differs according to heritage How to get started if you feel a lack of body confidence Sitting all day is ruining your health and what to do about it What started Lavina exercising, and finding motivation The science behind exercise snacking Her goals for the future And with a bit of coercion, I managed to get her to give just one tip to feel good. Lavina's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodwithlavina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feelgoodwithlavina Website: https://feelgoodwithlavina.com/ You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codrington Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ Music Trust Me by RYYZN Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles