HRT - Why you need to AVOID Bioidentical HRT

Juggling work and life is hard enough when you are going through perimenopause. Add in the chaos and demands of Christmas and it suddenly becomes overwhelming! Here are my tops tips for surviving the festive season.

Not sure you want/need HRT?  This is a quick episode breaking through the myths and scare-mongering surrounding HRT.  I also explain why you need to AVOID bio-identical HRT If you are enjoying the podcast, PLEASE: 1) Hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes become available 2) Leave a review to let me know what you think 3) Share with anyone you think may benefit from listening to this podcast. 4) Follow me in social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyphysio  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyedwardsphysio/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outrunthemenopause  5) Join my Facebook Group: Running To, Through & Beyond Menopause: https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningtothroughandbeyondmenopause 

The London Marathon ballot results have recently been released - Congratulations to those who were successful, and commiseration to those unsuccessful this time. I have run London 3 times so far and it is AMAZING! The atmosphere is unreal, and you will all have an amazing time.  Lots of people will be running the marathon for the first time, and many will be complete newbies to running. This episodes is designed to help you discover your running 'why', so that when the training gets tough you can dig deep and reflect on your why to keep on going.  On 14th November 2022 I am running a 7 day 'Learn to Run' challenge for you all to enjoy. We cover topics such as our running why, what kit you need, how to train, how to manage bladder issues, and so much more!  It you would like to join the challenge you can do so via this link:  If you are enjoying this podcast, PLEASE: 1) Hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes become available 2) Leave a review to let me know what you think 3) Share with anyone you think may benefit from listening to this podcast. 4) Follow me in social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyphysio  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyedwardsphysio/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outrunthemenopause 

What are the differences between males and females, and does it really matter? Aside from the obvious external anatomical differences, the main difference that impacts us with regards to exercise and our response to training, is our different sex hormones that dominate after puberty. 🙋‍♂️ Men have significantly higher levels of testosterone 🙋🏻‍♀️ Women’s key sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone fluctuate regularly throughout the menstrual cycle, go crazy and fluctuate unpredictably during perimenopause, and drop off almost completely postmenopause. The natural fluctuations of our hormones impact: 🧍‍♀️ Our body composition & our weight 💪 Our ability to make muscle 🔥 Our metabolism - the fuels that we burn and spare 😴 Our ability to recover from training 🥵 How well we tolerate the heat 🤬 Our moods 🤯 And so much more! In this episode we dive into these differences, the influence of our hormones, and what we can do to optimise our health and our training. If you would like to submit a question for my 'Q&A' sessions, please send me a message on social media as I would love to help you achieve your goals. PLEASE: 1) Hit the subscribe button 🔔 to get notified when new episodes become available 2) Leave a review to let me know what you think 3) Share with anyone you think may benefit from listening to this podcast. 4) Follow me in social media ❤️: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyphysio  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyedwardsphysio/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outrunthemenopause 

Welcome to my first full episode of the 'Outrun The Menopause' podcast! I'm so excited to launch on World Menopause Day 2022. The theme for World Menopause Day this year is 'Cognition & Mood', so this is what I am talking about in this episode.  'Brain Fog' is a collective term for symptoms such as poor concentration, memory issues, difficulty absorbing information, and generally feeling like your brain has turned to mush! These symptoms are very common during the transition into menopause because your hormones and neurotransmitters (brain messengers) are in a state of upheaval. For some women this can cause problems at work, but also interfere with simple pleasures such as reading a book. As with all menopause related symptoms, the severity of brain fog varies considerably, and no two women experience it the same. I explain why we experience brain fog, mood swings and meno-rage, and offer some simple, free, easily to implement strategies to help you as you transition through menopause. PLEASE:  1) Hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes become available 2) Leave a review to let me know what you think  3) Share with anyone you think may benefit from listening to this podcast.  4) Follow me in social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyphysio  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyedwardsphysio/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outrunthemenopause 

I am so excited to welcome you to my brand new podcast ‘Outrun The Menopause’ If you want to not only survive, but to actually thrive & strive through menopause you NEED to subscribe and listen to this podcast. I’m Nicky Edwards, a physiotherapist and avid runner. I am little obsessed with talking about the menopause and how females, especially those age 40+, need to adapt their exercise and nutrition to be in harmony with their changing hormones. You may wonder why an almost 42 year old is obsessed with talking about the menopause. But as we party our way past our 40th birthday, especially toward our mid to late 40s, we are unwittingly thrusted onto the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and the chaos of hot flashes, fatigue, night sweats, insomnia, reduced bone density, loss of muscle mass and strength, and the emotional lability that accompanies it. I see so many women in my clinic with AVOIDABLE physical health problems such as joint pain, back pain and osteoporosis, and feeling miserable and self conscious due to the 'menopausal spread' around their midriff. Most health problems in women after 40 are linked to our declining oestrogen levels, contributed to by physical inactivity, dietary deficiencies, and other changes associated with ageing. I am SO frustrated: - that menopause continues to be a taboo subject and the lack of education about perimenopause and beyond. We wouldn’t let our children hit puberty without educating them, so why are we doing this to the 50% of the population who will go through menopause? - about the lack of education about menopause so that women like me who are estranged from their mother and have no family knowledge or experience to learn from are left in the dark. - about the vast amount of INACCURATE information and ridiculously expensive gimmicks, gadgets, and supplements out there promising to be the magical solution you are looking for. It's confusing the hell out of women already struggling with brain fog and fatigue from sweaty sleepless nights who are desperate to do ANYTHING to alleviate their symptoms. - seeing women being RIPPED OFF by clever marketing of products making false claims that will never work - women suffering unnecessarily when some simple (FREE) good habits can make a HUGE difference to both physical and mental wellbeing. But don't worry, I am here to help you, help yourself, to alleviate symptoms and become a stronger, healthier version of yourself. The Outrun The Menopause podcast will provide expert information and advice that you can trust. You will hear a wealth of easy to understand information from myself, specialist physiotherapist Nicky Edwards, and guest experts within the sphere of menopause, women's health, exercise, nutrition and running. Discover what menopause is, how it impacts your physical and mental health, find answers to your questions about menopause and how you can use running and physical activity to take positive steps to live a long, healthy and independent life. This podcast is for you if you: are pre-menopausal and want to know more about the menopause so that you don't feel absolutely lost and clueless when you start to experience symptoms are in perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause, when your hormones are going crazy causing a myriad of symptoms and you want to know what you can do to feel more energised and like your normal self are post menopause and want to know what you can do NOW to improve your health and well being Follow me: Instagram: @outrunthemenopause