Gerry Hussey : Questions to ask ourselves

Topics covered : HRT, early menopause, supplements. This episode was recorded over 3.5 years ago but is still as relevant as ever. I speak to Menopause coach and author, Catherine O’Keeffe, known online as Wellness Warrior. When I recorded this conversation with Catherine, I was 41 and hoping to have another baby. Now, I’m 45 with very fortunate to have 2 young kids but I’m also now in perimenopause and listening to this chat once again, I took so much from it. So I’ve been experiencing things like changes to my period and brain fog and a number of other typical symptoms for about 6-8 months now and this pod is full of information as Catherine delves into the physical, mental and emotional aspects of perimenopause and it’s a must listen! The conversation is split in two, to allow you to absorb the information as it’s such a complicated and sensitive topic and the experience of menopause is so different for every woman. This is the second part where talks about HRT, early menopause and she also answers a selection of your questions that were sent in on Instagram, including advice on supplements. And Part 3 is coming next week! Mentioned during the conversation * None of the brands mentioned during the conversation are sponsored and of course there are plenty of other brands on the market too. Find what works for you personally and remember to always check with your doctor before taking any supplements. Supplements B Vitamins, Omega 3, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Maca, Camu Camu, Sage and Rhodiola. Brands 'Cleanmarine MenoMin' Magnesium supplement 'MAG365' Maca capsules and powder 'Sarah's choice' Sage 'Menosan A.Vogel' Omega 3 & Vitamin D3 'MorEPA Platinum Elite' Vitamin D 'One Nutrition' or 'SOMEGA' Rhodiola 'Terranova' Camu Camu 'Sarah's Choice' Tulsi 'Pukka Tulsi Clarity Tea' If you want to reach out to Catherine, you can email her directly on catherine@wellnesswarrior.ie Her book : ‘All You Need to Know About Menopause’ is available on her website Wellness Warrior Find her our Instagram Catherine O Keeffe (@wellnesswarrior.ie) • Instagram photos and videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : Anxiety, brain fog, flooding, hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, aches and pains, urinary incontinence, vaginal atrophy, pelvic physio, the impact of stress, sleep. This episode was recorded over 3.5 years ago but it's still as relevant as ever. I speak to Menopause coach and author, Catherine O’Keeffe, known online as Wellness Warrior. When I recorded this conversation, I was 41 and hoping to have another baby. Now, I’m 45 and I'm very fortunate to have 2 young kids but I’m also now in perimenopause and listening to this chat once again, I took so much from it. So I’ve been experiencing things like changes to my period and brain fog and a number of other typical symptoms for about 6-8 months now and this pod is full of information as Catherine delves into the physical, mental and emotional aspects of perimenopause and it’s a must listen! Menopause is such a complicated and sensitive topic and the experience of it is so different for every woman. If you want to reach out to Catherine, you can email her directly on catherine@wellnesswarrior.ie Her book : ‘All You Need to Know About Menopause’ is available on her website Wellness Warrior And find her on Instagram Catherine O Keeffe (@wellnesswarrior.ie) • Instagram photos and videos Mentioned during the conversation: Prof Myra Hunter & CBT Techniques: 02-WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-FEB-2023-A.pdf Products : ‘Yes organics’ Natural vaginal moisturiser ‘Olive & Bee’ Natural lubricant * 24 patch testing is very important before applying any product internally ‘Vagifem’ – prescription only, from your GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : Cancer, red flags, coercive control, faith, resilience. This week I speak to the incredible Nicola Hanney. Nicola lives in Dublin with her son and she’s been through hell and back. Her book, ‘Stronger -what didn’t kill me, made me’ is out now and in this conversation, we cover elements of her story. She comes from a large family and works as a hairdresser, and 8 years ago, when she was 36 she was first diagnosed with cancer. She then went on to meet a man called Paul Moody, a former member of An Garda Síochána who terrorised her until he was convicted in 2022. Over a 14 hour period in July 2018, she received 652 messages from him. That’s one roughly every 90 seconds. The mental, emotional and physical abuse he subjected Nicola to, led him to be one of the first people in Ireland to be convicted of coercive control.  And she gave up her anonymity to share her harrowing story in the hope of empowering others who find themselves in similar situations, and to highlight the early signs of abuse. If you have been affected by this episode, please go to Ireland helplines and hotlines (findahelpline.com) for a list of resources that might be beneficial. Women's Aid - Listening. Believing. Supporting. Empowering. (womensaid.ie) Home - Men's Aid (mensaid.ie) ‘Taking back control’ documentary available to watch on the RTÉ Player. Taking Back Control - RTÉ Player (rte.ie) If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. Thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : Uncovering blind spots, racism, overwhelm, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, regulation and dysregulation, consumerism, community and collective care, self-care, rupture and repair, glimmers.  This week I speak to chartered psychologist, Allison Keating and it was wonderful to be in her company. She is married to Thomas and they have 3 daughters, Alannah is 15, Hayley is 12 and Brooke is 9 and they live in Dublin. And in this conversation, she talks about anxiety, overwhelm and panic attacks. How important cultivating a sense of community and connection is and how embracing ‘glimmers’ can be hugely beneficial to our lives. Her new book ‘It’s all too much’ has just launched and it is full of brilliant, practical advice including how to disrupt a panic attack and it’s a gamechanger! Find Allison on Instagram Allison Keating | thepractical.psychologist (@thepractical.psychologist) • Instagram photos and videos Book mentions - 'Man’s search for meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl 'White Women – everything you already know about your own racism and how to do better' by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement, trauma, racism, empathy, capitalism, celebrity culture, social media, privilege, colonialism, photography, power of film and music, Palestine, injustice, grief, social justice, community. My guest this week is photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and social activist, the wonderful Misan Harriman. He is married to Camilla and they have 2 young daughters and they live in Surrey. He was born in Nigeria and came to England when he was a young boy to attend boarding school and the last few years in particular, have been transformative for him. On his 40th birthday he picked up a camera and his gift behind the lens has led him to photograph some of the most influential people in the world from Harry and Megan, who are good friends of his; Kate Winslet, Harrison Ford and Angelina Jolie to name but a few. He is also the chair of cultural hub, the Southbank Centre, and an ambassador for Save The Children and he was the first black man to shoot the cover of British Vogue in its 104 year history. In this conversation, he talks about George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, celebrity culture, the power of the arts and his love of film and music, his debut short film ‘The After’ which is currently on Netflix, and how children everywhere, must be our priority. Watch : The After Triangle of Sadness White Nanny Black Child Listen : On the nature of daylight by Max Richter Other podcasts to listen to are... Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker ​Sarah Durham Wilson : Rebel with a cause Róisín El Cherif : Palestinian pride Caoimhe Butterly : Collective Care Dr Myriam François : Speaking truth to power Daniel Maté : Dismantling blindspots Ruth Smith : Love and Justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.