The Forties Formula | Perimenopause, Lifestyle & Health for Women Over 40

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xYour reaction is never about what just happened.When something small sets you off — a look, a tone, a moment that should not matter — it is rarely about what is in front of you. In your 40s, life becomes an explosive combination of change: your body, your relationships, your sense of self all shifting at once. And underneath it all, conflict is quietly building — with yourself, with the people closest to you, with who you used to be.If you have ever overreacted and had no idea why, felt emotionally triggered by something that should not have mattered, or found yourself stuck in the same conflict on repeat — this episode is for you.This week, Avni Martin — ICF Master Certified Coach, founder of The Martin Institute and author of Happy Ever After — joins Jasmin and Amanda to break down the psychology of conflict, emotional triggers, and the inner child healing work that changes everything.We cover why conflict gets louder in midlife, the three things behind every disagreement, how subconscious patterns from childhood drive your biggest emotional reactions, and why your perception is never the full truth. Avni also shares a deeply personal story about conflict with her teenage daughter — and how what looked like a battle turned out to be grief, guilt, and the difficulty of letting go.This is not a conversation about managing conflict better. It is about understanding it at the root — and doing the inner work that actually creates change.What we cover: why midlife creates intense internal conflict — the subconscious volcano and why small things trigger massive reactions — the three drivers behind every conflict — what it means to be a meaning-making machine — inner child healing and subconscious patterns — the HAPPY Coaching System applied to self worth and relationships — why pausing before reacting is the most underrated emotional intelligence skill — how personal growth changes the way you handle conflict — a powerful story about motherhood, grief and letting goIf this resonates, subscribe for weekly conversations on health, identity and what it really takes to thrive in your 40s.Avni Martin — ICF Master Certified Coach, founder of The Martin Institute, creator of the HAPPY Coaching SystemGet her book: https://amzn.asia/d/0d8zVnO6Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avni.martin/Jasmin Dhillon — Integrated Health Strategist helping women in their 40s navigate hormones, gut health and nutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/Amanda Lim — Metabolic Health Coach helping women build strength and long-term healthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/For Youth — up to 35% off the Forties Formula bundle plus a free bottle of Unwindhttps://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemCosy Earth — up to 31% off with code TFFLove Indus — 21% off with code TFFhttps://loveindus.comSupport the showhttps://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffee

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xWhat are the symptoms of low testosterone in men, and is male menopause real? NHS GP and men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster explains the signs of low testosterone women notice first in their partners.You're in perimenopause, maybe on HRT and feeling like yourself again, while he's exhausted, irritable, gaining weight and has lost interest in sex. Every time you raise it, he says he's just getting older. Dr Jeff Foster has spent over 25 years in clinical practice, and around 40% of his patients used to come in because their female partners brought them.Jasmin and Amanda ask Jeff:Is male menopause or andropause a real medical condition?What are the early signs of low testosterone in men over 40?Why can a man have a normal testosterone result and still feel terrible?Which blood tests should he ask for?Can diet, weight loss or exercise raise testosterone naturally?Is testosterone replacement therapy safe for the heart and prostate?How do you raise it with your husband without starting a fight?What happens when she starts HRT and he is left behind?CHAPTERS00:00 Is it low testosterone or is he just getting older?03:05 Is male menopause real? Andropause explained05:46 Signs of low testosterone women notice in their partners08:40 Why low testosterone shortens men's lives11:10 How much testosterone do men lose with age?12:44 Medicines, weight and lifestyle that lower testosterone15:00 Does more sex raise testosterone?17:29 How to talk to your husband about testosterone19:55 Testosterone blood tests: total vs free testosterone23:49 Body fat, oestrogen and insulin resistance in men25:57 Diet, carbs and the carnivore experiment32:21 The best exercise to increase testosterone34:33 Is testosterone safe? Heart attacks and prostate cancer37:07 Will men's health catch up with menopause care?38:41 Testosterone treatment and fertility41:17 Male contraception and vasectomy43:34 Hot or hype44:50 Why couples should check their hormones together46:12 Jeff's Forties FormulaABOUT THE GUESTDr Jeff Foster is an NHS GP, men's health specialist and testosterone expert. He is the author of Man Alive: The health problems men face and how to fix them, and host of the Man Alive podcast.ABOUT YOUR HOSTSJasmin Dhillon, Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach: https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/Amanda Lim, Metabolic Health Coach: https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/FREE DOCTOR'S SCRIPThttps://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/scriptTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSFor Youth Clear Protein+: code FORTY for up to 35% off at https://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemJazz Up: [add offer, code and link]Love Indus: code TFF for 21% off at https://loveindus.comCozy Earth: code TFF for up to 21% off [add link]SUPPORT THE PODCASTBuy Us a Coffee: https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffeeThis episode is for education only and is not a substitute for advice from your own doctor.

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xNervous system regulation, behaviour change and women's health in your 40s: Behaviour Change Strategist Leila Foster joins Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim on The Forties Formula to explore why lasting change is so hard, even when we genuinely want it.Leila works at the intersection of behaviour change, wellness and nervous-system regulation. As a mother of three, a new mum, a wife and a business owner, she brings both professional expertise and personal experience to a conversation about stress, relationships, motherhood and change.They explore why our brains return to familiar patterns, how chronic stress affects our ability to change, why expectations create resentment, and how to recognise when a trigger isn't actually about you.Leila also opens up about divorce, building a blended family, sharing the parenting load and running a business with her husband. Jasmin and Amanda share their very different experiences with 9D Breathwork and discuss why the same experience can affect two people completely differently.Finally, Leila shares her 40s formula: stop doing what you're told, make micro-adjustments, know your season, hold your paradox, ask for help, and never outsource your decisions.About your hostsJasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition.https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health.https://www.instagram.com/coachamanda/Get our free Wellness GuideNavigating your health, identity and energy in your 40s? Grab our free digital wellness guide, plus future episodes straight to your inbox.https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/Support the podcastIf you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share this episode with someone navigating stress, motherhood, relationships or change.You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee:https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffeeThank you to our sponsorsFor YouthSupport your skin, recovery, sleep and longevity with The Forties Formula System. Use code TF35 for up to 35% off storewide.https://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemLove IndusUse code TFF for 21% off.https://loveindus.comKeywords: nervous system regulation, behaviour change, women's health in your 40s, midlife health, blended family, divorce and remarriage, neuroplasticity, stress and resentment, 9D breathwork, marriage and business partners, conflict resolution for couples, wellness podcast for women#NervousSystemRegulation #WomensHealth #Midlife

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xIs it perimenopause brain fog or the start of dementia? Professor Aimee Spector has worked in dementia research for nearly 30 years, and when brain fog hit her in perimenopause, she thought she had dementia herself. When she went to her doctor, no one knew there was any research on it.In this episode of The Forties Formula, Professor Spector explains how to tell menopause brain fog apart from early signs of dementia, why HRT does not clear brain fog for every woman, and practical strategies to improve memory, focus and word finding in your forties.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction 01:20 Why 86% of Women Reported Brain Fog 02:35 Menopause Brain Fog vs Dementia 06:40 Why Doctors Often Miss Brain Fog 09:30 When to Worry About Memory Problems 10:30 Hormones, Memory and Cognition 12:00 Does Brain Fog Improve After Menopause? 13:30 Brain Fog and Women's Careers 18:30 Research on Treating Brain Fog 22:30 CST Meno: The Brain Fog Programme 24:00 How CBT Can Help 25:00 Memory Tricks for Names and Words 29:00 Practical Memory Strategies 31:00 Does HRT Help Brain Fog? 33:00 Sleep, Stress and Brain Fog 41:00 When Memory Problems Could Be Something More 43:00 Menopause, Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk 45:00 Can Dementia Risk Be Reduced? 49:30 Creatine and Brain Fog 55:00 Living Well With Menopause Brain FogIN THIS EPISODEWhy 86% of women in Professor Spector's research reported brain fogMenopause brain fog vs dementia: differences and warning signsHRT and cognitive functionWhy brain fog may improve after menopauseWhy around one in 10 women stop working around age 50CBT and visual imagery techniques for memory and focusSleep, stress and midlifeEmerging research on creatine and brain fogDementia risk reduction and CST MenoQUESTIONS ANSWEREDWhat is menopause brain fog? Changes in memory, concentration and word finding during perimenopause and menopause.How is brain fog different from dementia? Brain fog can fluctuate with sleep and stress, while dementia involves progressive cognitive decline. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about your memory.Does HRT help brain fog? HRT helps symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, but strong evidence that it directly improves cognitive function remains limited.Does menopause brain fog go away? For many women, it tends to improve after menopause.ABOUT OUR GUESTProfessor Aimee Spector is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Ageing and Dementia Care at UCL. She has nearly 30 years of dementia research experience and developed CST Meno, a programme for women experiencing menopause brain fog.ABOUT THE FORTIES FORMULAThe Forties Formula explores health, identity and purpose for women in their forties. Hosted by Jasmin Dhillon (@eat.with.jasmin), Integrated Health Strategist, and Amanda Lim (@coachamanda), Metabolic Health Coach.Winner of Best Health and Wellness Podcast at the 2025 Asia Podcast Awards and Podcast of Impact at the Makers and Shapers Awards 2026.Subscribe for more expert conversations about perimenopause, menopause, women's health and brain health.This episode is for information only and is not medical advice. Please speak to your doctor about your symptoms.#Perimenopause #Menopause #BrainFog #MenopauseBrainFog #Dementia #WomensHealth #HRT #TheFortiesFormula

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xIn this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by podiatrist Paul Macaulay to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of women's health: foot health in midlife.From pregnancy and perimenopause to years of wearing the wrong shoes, our feet go through enormous changes that can affect everything from plantar fasciitis and bunions to knee pain, hip pain, back pain, balance, and long-term mobility.Paul explains why most women are wearing the wrong shoe size, how hormones change our tendons and ligaments, why "comfortable" shoes aren't always the healthiest choice, and the simple changes that can dramatically improve foot health for decades to come.If you've ever struggled with sore feet, heel pain, bunions, or wondered whether your shoes are helping or hurting you, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based advice.In this episode:• Why most women are wearing the wrong shoe size• How pregnancy permanently changes your feet• The surprising effect of perimenopause on foot pain and mobility• Why "soft" shoes aren't always better for your feet• The biggest mistakes women make when buying athletic shoes• How foot pain can contribute to knee, hip and back pain• Barefoot shoes, orthotics and whether they're actually worth it• The best exercises to strengthen your feet and improve balance• Why strength training matters for healthy feet after 40• How to choose better everyday shoes, trainers and heelsAbout your hostsJasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition.https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health.https://www.instagram.com/coachamanda/Support the podcastIf you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share this episode with someone dealing with foot pain, bunions, plantar fasciitis, or anyone who wants to stay active and mobile through midlife.You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee:https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffeeThank you to our sponsorsFor YouthSupport your skin, recovery, sleep and longevity with The Forties Formula System.Use code TF35 for up to 35% off storewide.https://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemLove IndusUse code TFF for 21% off.https://loveindus.comKeywords: foot pain after 40, plantar fasciitis, bunions, women's foot health, perimenopause feet, menopause foot pain, pregnancy feet, podiatrist Paul Macaulay, running shoes, walking shoes, orthotics, barefoot shoes, foot exercises, calf strength, balance training, biomechanics, mobility after 40, healthy ageing, women's health, The Forties Formula.

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xDo collagen supplements work for skin in your 40s? UK consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto busts the skincare myths women over 40 still believe, from retinoids and Botox to Profhilo and Ozempic face.Spending a fortune on skincare and your skin still looks tired? Your skin has changed since your twenties, and most of us were given the wrong advice. Jasmin and Amanda ask Dr Anjali why skincare stops working in your 40s, what collagen, retinoids, Botox and Profhilo really do, and what belongs in your routine. She also shares her heart story at 43 and why women must advocate for themselves.Not being heard by your doctor? Get our free script:https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/scriptChapters:00:00 Introduction05:45 The Biggest Skincare Lie Women Over 40 Believe06:39 Choosing a Cleanser for Your Skin Type08:01 Are Scrubs and Acids Safe for Your Skin?10:13 Retinoids Explained and How to Start Safely12:58 What Do Botox and Profhilo Do?17:19 Why Does Your Skin Change in Your 40s?18:06 Hormones, Oestrogen and Adult Acne19:24 The Essential Skincare Routine20:46 Is Vitamin C Worth It?22:04 What Is Ozempic Face?24:16 Polynucleotides Explained27:23 Dark Circles and Under Eye Treatments28:40 Building a Routine on a Budget31:18 Diet, Vitamin D and Iron for Skin33:50 Are Facials Worth It?35:16 Do Collagen Supplements Work?38:50 Strength Training, Sleep and Skin Health40:03 Heart Disease in Women: Dr Anjali's Story42:11 How to Advocate for Yourself46:06 Genetics, Melanin and Ageing Well49:14 Skincare for Multiracial Skin53:32 Hot or Hype: Beef Tallow, Double Cleansing and More58:23 What's Your Forties Formula?About Dr Anjali MahtoOne of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists and author of The Skincare Bible.About your hostsJasmin Dhillon, Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach: https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/Amanda Lim, Metabolic Health Coach: https://www.instagram.com/coachamanda/Support the podcastBuy us a coffee: https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffeeThank you to our sponsorsFor Youth: Use code FORTY for up to 35% off storewide. https://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemLove Indus: Use code TFF for 21% off. https://loveindus.comCozy Earth: Use code TFF for up to 21% off. https://cozyearth.com/This episode is for education only and is not medical advice.Tags: dr anjali mahto, dermatologist, skincare in your 40s, skincare over 40, skincare routine, do collagen supplements work, collagen for skin, ozempic face, menopause skin problems, perimenopause skin, anti aging skincare, mature skin, adult acne, retinoids, profhilo, botox, polynucleotides, women over 40, heart disease in women, the forties formula

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xIn this deeply honest conversation, Amanda Lim and Jasmin Dhillon sit down with registered psychotherapist and integrative sex & relationship therapist Cheryl Kennedy McDonald to unpack the invisible process of identity loss in long-term relationships. From self-concept erosion and trauma bonds to gaslighting, narcissistic abuse and the emotional reality of divorce, this episode explores why so many women stay, how toxic relationship patterns develop, and what it truly takes to rebuild your sense of self.Cheryl explains why leaving isn't simply about willpower, how childhood experiences shape the relationships we accept, and why healing requires far more than just moving on. Whether you're navigating divorce, questioning your relationship, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to understand the psychology behind these patterns, this conversation offers practical insights with compassion and clarity.In this episode, we discuss:* What "self-concept erosion" really looks like* The subtle signs you've lost your identity in a relationship* Trauma bonds and why leaving can feel impossible* The difference between lying and gaslighting* Understanding narcissistic personality disorder vs narcissistic traits* Why women often struggle after leaving toxic relationships* The importance of female friendships during healing* How to rebuild confidence, identity and self-worth after divorce* Why self-compassion is essential for recoveryAbout your hosts:Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach and Director at The Lift Clinic in Singapore, focused on helping women build strength and long-term metabolic health.Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist helping women in their 40s manage health through lifestyle interventions across gut health, hormones and nutrition.Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/](https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/)Thank you to our sponsors:For Youth | Use code TF35 for up to 35% off storewide → (http://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-system)Cozy Earth | Use code TFF for up to 31% off → (https://cozyearth.com)Love Indus | Use code TFF for 21% off → https://loveindus.com(https://loveindus.com)---If you found this episode helpful, share it with someone who may be questioning their relationship, navigating divorce, rebuilding their identity, or supporting a loved one through a difficult chapter.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Want more? Join our mailing list for weekly updates on research, finds and gossip: https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/Buy us a coffee: https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/products/buy-us-a-coffeePodcasting is hardwork, help us clear the brain fog with a bit of caffeine!

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xHolly Matthews on grief, ADHD and being your weirdest self: actress Holly Matthews lost her husband Ross to brain cancer at 32. She shares how she rebuilt her life, talked to her daughters about death and turned grief into The Happy Me Project.What happens when your career is playing other people, and real life takes away the script?In this episode of The Forties Formula podcast, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim talk to Holly Matthews, a UK actress on screen since age 11, bestselling author, TEDx speaker and founder of The Happy Me Project. In 2017, her husband Ross died of brain cancer at 32, leaving her with two daughters aged four and six.Holly shares Ross's diagnosis, explaining death honestly to young children, grieving in the public eye and why creating helped her more than therapy. She explains how a course recorded on her phone became a Bloomsbury book deal, how a late ADHD diagnosis changed her life, and why being your weirdest self matters more in the age of AI.QUICK ANSWERSHow do you explain death to a young child?Be honest and keep talking. Children fill silence with their own stories and sometimes blame themselves.Does grief look the same for everyone?No. Holly says grief comes in waves, and milestones are often the hardest moments.What does "be your weirdest self" mean?Being your most authentic self, including the parts you were told were too much.What is Holly's Forties Formula?Be your weirdest self, and joy is non-negotiable.CHAPTERS0:00 How do you cope when your husband has brain cancer?1:00 Who was Holly Matthews before The Happy Me Project?5:30 How did Holly meet Ross?9:30 What were the early signs of Ross's brain tumour?12:00 How do you face a terminal diagnosis together?16:00 How do you explain death to young children?20:00 How do you grieve in the public eye?22:30 Does therapy help with grief?25:00 How did The Happy Me Project start?28:00 How did Holly get a book deal with Bloomsbury?32:00 What is adult ADHD diagnosis like for women?37:00 What does it mean to be your weirdest self?40:00 Why does authenticity matter in the age of AI?42:00 What is Holly Matthews' Forties Formula?SPONSORED BY COZY EARTHRest is part of healing. Cozy Earth makes sleepwear, bedding and loungewear built for comfort: https://cozyearth.com

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xThis episode might be the most personal conversation we've had on The Forties Formula.Dr. Christle Gueverra is a sports medicine physician who has been on GLP1 for weight loss herself for four years. She brings both the clinical picture and the personal one, and what she shares here is unlike anything we've heard from a doctor on this topic.Together we get into why so many women experience weight gain in their 40s suddenly hit a wall with weight despite training hard and eating well, what GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are actually doing inside the body, and why the food noise piece is the part almost nobody talks about.We also cover who is actually a good candidate (it's not as straightforward as your BMI), how to protect your muscle while losing fat, what to do if you want to come off the medication, and why obesity should be treated as a chronic disease rather than a willpower problem.Link to full episode here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dRlUJDdtXK7DgXK9XoGHEApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/this-is-the-biggest-mistake-women-make-with-glp-1/id1724267923?i=1000777943969&l=paIn this episode:Why weight gain in 40s is not simply about eating less and moving moreHow GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound help with appetite controlWhat food noise actually feels like and why silencing it changes everythingDr. Christle's personal GLP-1 journey as an obesity medicine physicianWho is and isn't a good candidate, including Asian BMI considerationsSide effects, safety data and what your doctor should be monitoringHow to protect muscle mass and metabolic health on a GLP-1Protein, resistance training and nutrition strategies that support fat lossWhether you can come off GLP-1 medication without regaining weightWhy obesity is a chronic neurobiological disease, not a personal failureAbout your hosts:Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach and Director at The Lift Clinic in Singapore, focused on helping women build strength and long-term metabolic health.Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist helping women in their 40s manage health through lifestyle interventions across gut health, hormones and nutrition.https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/Thank you to our sponsors:For Youth | Use code FORTY for up to 35% off storewide → www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-systemCozy Earth | Use code TFF for up to 31% off → https://cozyearth.comLove Indus | Use code TFF for 21% off → https://loveindus.comSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula

You’ve been in our ears — now get in ours. Send us a voice message and join the chat. Love, Jasmin and Amanda xBreast cancer signs and symptoms every woman should know. Breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor Dr Liz O'Riordan explains how to check your breasts, mammograms and how to lower your risk.What happens when a breast surgeon finds a lump in her own breast?In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode of The Forties Formula podcast, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by Dr Liz O'Riordan, a UK breast surgeon diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 40, which has since come back twice.Liz shares what it was like to go from surgeon to patient overnight, the fear of recurrence, and losing her mum to cancer. Then she walks us through a breast self-exam, the warning signs that are not a lump, whether mammograms are safe, why breast cancer is rising in younger women, and the lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk.KEY TAKEAWAYSOne in seven women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and risk rises with age.Breast cancer is not just a lump. Look for skin colour changes, dimpling, a nipple that has pulled in, a rash, and clear or bloody discharge.Check your breasts and armpits every month. If a change is still there after a week or two, see your doctor.Breast pain on its own is very rarely a sign of breast cancer.Mammograms can find cancers before you can feel them.Regular exercise can reduce the risk of several cancers by 30 to 40%.If you are young and worried, say it clearly: "I'm worried I could have breast cancer."CHAPTERS0:00 Breast Cancer Awareness Month0:28 A breast surgeon's breast cancer diagnosis2:04 Going from surgeon to patient3:03 The psychological impact of cancer4:34 How cancer affects your family5:14 When the cancer came back7:08 Was it my fault?7:41 Alcohol, lifestyle and breast cancer risk9:05 Losing her mum to bone cancer12:18 One in seven women: breast cancer statistics13:14 How to check your breasts14:16 Warning signs to look for in the mirror15:50 Nipple changes, rashes and discharge17:22 Is breast pain a sign of breast cancer?18:27 How to examine your breasts and armpits20:22 Are mammograms safe?21:42 Breast cancer in younger women22:58 Why is breast cancer rising?25:50 Metabolic health and diet27:25 Lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis28:38 Exercise and reducing the risk of recurrenceABOUT THE GUESTDr Liz O'Riordan is a UK breast surgeon, author and breast cancer survivor.ABOUT YOUR HOSTSJasmin Dhillon, Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach. Instagram: @eat.with.jasminAmanda Lim, Metabolic Health Coach. Instagram: @coachamandaWhen did you last check your breasts? Tell us in the comments and subscribe to The Forties Formula.This episode is general information, not medical advice. If you notice a change in your breasts, see your doctor.#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancer #BreastCancerSymptoms #BreastSelfExam #WomenOver40 #TheFortiesFormula