Episode Description
In this must-listen episode of the Penny Dee Podcast, women’s health advocate and author Heather Coppard joins Penny to shine a light on a hidden crisis affecting millions: persistent vulval and vaginal pain.

Heather shares her personal journey through vulvodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic vaginal pain, from years of misdiagnosis to a devastating experience with a gynaecologist who claimed the pain was “in her head.”

Now a hypnotherapist and author of Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain, Heather helps women across the UK who feel unheard, dismissed, and broken by their healthcare experiences.

This episode is essential for anyone struggling with chronic pain, women’s health issues, or fighting to be taken seriously in the medical system.

Quote of the Episode:
“The doctor didn’t even look at me - he told my husband the pain was in my head. What if I hadn’t had his support?” – Heather Coppard

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why up to 25% of women may suffer from vulvodynia or vaginal pain, but most never talk about it.
✔️ How Heather’s experience with misdiagnosis and misogyny in healthcare pushed her to leave nursing and write a book.
✔️ The reality of pelvic pain, from not being able to wear underwear to giving up driving.
✔️ How hypnotherapy for pain management became a key part of Heather’s recovery.
✔️ The importance of reclaiming your voice in medical spaces.

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 What to do if your doctor won’t listen
💡 How chronic pain impacts relationships and identity
💡 The uniform of pain: why so many women wear floaty skirts

🔗 Resources & Mentions in This Episode:
📘 Amazon Buy the book Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain by Heather Coppard
🌐 Female Health Hypnotherapy (Stockport, UK) – Support for women’s pain and trauma

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🌐Heather Coppard Website
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The Price of Speaking Up – with Baroness Claire Fox

In this powerful conversation, Penny Dee sits down with Baroness Claire Fox Director of the Academy of Ideas, and a fearless advocate for free speech. Together, they explore why open debate is vital for our freedom and flourishing, why cancel culture hits women harder, and how we can reclaim spaces to speak up without fear. From the corridors of power in the House of Lords to everyday workplaces, Claire shares her unique insights on resilience, courage, and the true cost of silence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why women’s voices are more likely to be silenced in today’s culture
✔️ How cancel culture and progressive language are used to stifle debate
✔️ The role of the House of Lords in protecting public debate (even if Claire thinks it should be abolished!)
✔️ Why workplace camaraderie and open conversation are crucial for freedom
✔️ The importance of resilience and solidarity in standing up for what’s right

PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 How free speech laws and hate crime legislation are weaponized to silence dissent
💡 The shocking cases of nurses and workers punished for defending women’s spaces
💡 Why young women and girls are paying the highest price when it comes to gender ideology

Quote of the Episode:
“We need to build an atmosphere of public opinion that gives people the confidence to speak—and reminds those in power that common sense still matters.” – Baroness Claire Fox

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🔗 Academy of Ideas
🔗 Battle of Ideas Festival

🔗Claire Fox Website

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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📧 Got thoughts on today’s episode? Email Penny at hello@pennydee.co.uk

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📧 Got thoughts on today’s episode? Email Penny at hello@pennydee.co.uk

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🎧 Tune in now for this thought-provoking conversation about women, freedom, and finding your voice in a world that often tells you to stay quiet

✨ Episode Description:
Women today are more burned out and less happy than ever before. So... can we really have it all?

Penny Dee is joined by academic and author Dr. Giselle Goodwin, PhD in Women, Work & Wellbeing, for a deeply relatable, research-backed chat about the pressure to do it all, the emotional toll of modern motherhood, and the steps we can take toward happiness and balance.

If you’ve ever juggled work, parenting, beauty standards, and burnout, this one’s for you.

💬 Quote of the Episode:
"We’re the daughters of feminists who told us we could be anything, and what we heard was, we have to be everything." – Dr. Giselle Goodwin

✔️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why women’s happiness has declined in the last 50 years

• The real cost of burnout, multitasking, and emotional labour

• Dr. Giselle’s Empower Life framework for working mothers

• The science of happiness and what actually works for women

• How to drop the guilt and start asking for more

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:

• The third shift... the invisible work of living in a female body

• How ambitious women face different penalties at work

• Why societal change matters but sisterhood helps right now

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📘 Can Women Really Have It All? by Dr. Giselle Goodwin – (Amazon)
📝 Free Happiness Manifesto: www.gisellegoodwin.com
📸 Instagram: @gisellegoodwinwrites
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Giselle Goodwin on LinkedIn

📣 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
📖 Penny’s book Kweens: Happiness Decoded – personal power, decoded
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📧 Get in touch: hello@pennydee.co.uk

Episode Description:
In this powerful and emotional episode, Penny Dee sits down with 🎙️ Laura Enston, granddaughter of Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be hanged in Britain. With fresh attention on Ruth’s life through ITV’s A Cruel Love, Laura speaks publicly for the first time about the impact of inherited trauma, media distortion, and reclaiming Ruth’s true story.

Quote of the Episode:
🗣️ “Ruth was everything the establishment didn’t want women to be. Independent. Outspoken. Powerful.” – Laura Enston

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️

• 👩‍⚖️ The real Ruth Ellis and why history got her so wrong

• 🗞️ How media portrayals shaped a legacy built on shame

• 💪 Why Ruth is now seen as a symbol of female resilience

• 🧬 What it means to break generational silence

• 🔥 The deeper cost of women who lived outside the rules

PLUS, We Discuss: 💡

• 🎬 The 1985 film Dance With A Stranger and its damaging portrayal

• 📚 Carol Ann Lee’s groundbreaking book that changed everything

• ⚡ Why Ruth was a woman ahead of her time

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗

• 📺 ITV drama A Cruel Love

• https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-ruth-ellis/

• 📖 A Fine Day for Hanging by Carol Ann Lee

• ✍️ Link to Telegraph article by Laura Enston

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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🎙️ Title: Penny Dee Podcast: Take Back Your Time with Natalie Meyer

📖 Episode Description:
This episode is a must-listen if you’re constantly juggling life, business, and that never-ending to-do list. Penny chats with Natalie Meyer, a time management and work-life balance coach, about how to stop faffing and start living. From clever hacks for reducing screen time to setting boundaries that actually stick, this episode is packed with practical strategies to reclaim your day and your sanity.

🗣️ Quote of the Episode:
"Your inbox is not your to-do list. It’s everyone else’s priorities — and it’s up to you to protect your own time."
– Natalie Meyer

✔️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why time audits are the underrated superpower of productivity
✔️ The shocking truth about how long tasks really take
✔️ How to set phone and app boundaries that free up headspace
✔️ Two types of women Natalie helps and how both reclaim time for life and family
✔️ Simple ways to spot and plug time leaks in your day

💡 PLUS, We Discuss:
💡 Turning your phone grayscale to make it less addictive
💡 Why your inbox is everyone else’s to-do list
💡 How to retrain clients, staff, and family to respect your time
💡 Penny’s own story of dodging distraction by getting ruthless with email

🎙 Where to Find More:
Love these conversations? Catch Penny Dee live on air on her radio show!
Listen to The Penny Dee Show every Friday from 10am on Mix56.co.uk for amazing guests, feel-good vibes, and the best music

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Natalie’s Anti-Overwhelm Daily Productivity Planner is available via her LinkedIn profile
Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn to get started or DM her with your questions

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Caroline Brewin who is an author, confidence coach, and founder of Brain Powered Coaching, joins Penny Dee to explore the neuroscience of confidence: what it really is, how it works in the brain, and how we can strengthen it.

Confidence isn’t just about feeling bold; it’s a trainable skill shaped by neuroscience, mindset, and action. Caroline explains how the brain processes confidence, the hidden blockers holding people back, and why traditional “fake it till you make it” advice misses the mark. With fascinating insights from her research, including studies on how men and women approach confidence differently, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you retrain your brain for self-belief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why confidence is more than just personality and how it’s built over time.
✔️ How the Confidence-Competence Loop works and why practice is key.
✔️ The 5 A’s of confidence: Abilities, Attributes, Awareness, Acceptance, and Action.
✔️ Why women often underestimate their abilities and how to overcome it.

PLUS, We Discuss:

💡 The neuroscience behind self-doubt and how to rewire your brain to feel more confident.
💡 How optimism, courage, and authenticity fuel real confidence.
💡 The physiological sigh - a simple brain hack to instantly calm nerves before big moments.
💡 The truth about imposter syndrome and how to stop it from holding you back.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Find out more about Caroline Brewin:

• Website: Brain Powered Coaching
• Social Media: @brainpoweredcoaching
• Book: Confident: How to Be Confident Using the Secrets and Superpowers of Neuroscience – OUT NOW at major retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your Amazon copy here CONFIDENT

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Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, world-renowned menopause expert Dr. Louise Newson returns with Penny Dee to tackle a critical but often misunderstood topic - testosterone in menopause.

Testosterone is frequently seen as a "male hormone," but it plays a vital role in women’s health, affecting brain function, mood, energy levels, and motivation. Yet, despite its importance, many women in the UK struggle to access testosterone treatment. Dr. Newson explains why, busts common myths, and shares what needs to change in menopause care to ensure women get the support they need.

✔️ Why testosterone matters – and it’s about much more than libido.
✔️ How it impacts cognitive function, mood, and overall energy levels.
✔️ The biggest misconceptions about testosterone therapy and why so many women are being denied access.
✔️ What needs to change in menopause care to make testosterone more accessible to women.

💡 The frustration many women feel when their symptoms are dismissed or overlooked.
💡 Why the medical community is still behind on recognizing testosterone’s role in menopause.
💡 What you can do to advocate for better menopause treatment.

🗣️ Quote of the Episode:
"I was so close to quitting medicine because my brain just wasn’t working. Testosterone brought it back."
– Dr. Louise Newson

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Listen to The Penny Dee Show every Friday from 10am on Mix56.co.uk for amazing guests, feel-good vibes, and the best music.

🔗 Find out more about Dr. Louise Newson:

• Dr. Louise Newson’s Website
• Newson Clinic Website
• Balance Menopause App

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In this episode of the Penny Dee Podcast, Penny dives into the world of charismatic communication with Sally Anne Smith, also known as The Charisma Coach. Sally shares her expert insights on how to make unforgettable first impressions, elevate your confidence and charm, and master those tricky conversations—like asking for a pay rise without breaking a sweat.

• The Power of First Impressions: Sally explains the science behind first impressions and how to make yours truly memorable.
• Mastering Charismatic Communication: Discover the secrets to engaging an audience, whether it's one-on-one or in a crowded room.
• Confident Conversations: Learn how to approach difficult discussions, from negotiating a pay rise to setting clear boundaries with confidence and ease.
• The Art of Listening: Sally provides practical tips on active listening to build deeper connections and stronger influence.
• Confidence Boosters: Techniques to boost your self-assurance in both personal and professional settings.

• Why charisma isn't about being the loudest person in the room but about being the most engaging and relatable.
• How to harness your unique communication style to inspire trust and credibility.
• Practical ways to communicate confidently without coming off as arrogant.

Find out more about Sally Anne Smith:

• Sally Anne Smith on LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
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Tune in now and discover how to communicate with confidence, charm, and charisma!