We joined the glorious Sarah and Charlotte on Northants1 for a big, bold, joy-filled conversation about perimenopause, midlife, and why we created Wild, Wise & Curious. Expect laughter, honesty, brilliant questions, a little bit of chaos (thank you, music edits!), and a whole lot of heart. Together we explore what it really means to navigate perimenopause and life beyond - with humour, curiosity and the wisdom we gather along the way. A gorgeous, generous interview with two fantastic hosts... and yes, we’ll be back for more.

Check out their super fun Saturday show - https://northants1.co.uk/show/saturday-afternoons-with-sarah-charlotte/

In this cosy autumn episode of Wild, Wise & Curious, we chat with Charlotte - a narrowboater joining us from her twinkly canal home as fireworks crackle in the Diwali night sky. Though we’re not there in person (sadly!), the warmth of the conversation travels across the water.

Charlotte had never even heard the word perimenopause until a friend mentioned it, and like so many women, she’s now full of questions. Together, we talk through some of them - from brain fog and breast tenderness to periods, coils, HRT and yes, even dry vaginas (and how do we even know what a normal vagina is, when many of us only have our own as reference?).

It’s a funny, open and honest conversation about what it means to stand on the threshold of perimenopause at 39 - with no roadmap, little education and a whole lot of curiosity. As we remind Charlotte (and our listeners), we’re not experts - we’re just women figuring it out together, learning from the stories we share on and off the podcast.

So, grab a blanket, imagine the gentle rock of the canal and settle in for a chat that’s as real as it is reassuring.

Show Notes:

* There are some areas of feedback and as mentioned above, fireworks popping off during this episode.

In Celebration of World Menopause Day… Embracing Every Change, Challenge & Charmed Chapter

It’s World Menopause Day and we’re pausing to celebrate - every change, every challenge and every charmed chapter of this wild midlife ride.

Since January, Wild, Wise & Curious has been a space for women to share their stories of perimenopause, menopause and beyond - the laughter, the tears, the surprises and the strength. Today, we’re reflecting on all we’ve learned, the wisdom our guests have offered and the incredible community that’s grown around these conversations.

This year’s theme from the International Menopause Society focuses on how evidence-based lifestyle changes - from nourishing food and movement to rest, relationships, and joy - (pretty much what we talk about here on the show) can support women’s wellbeing during and after menopause.

So come join us - a cuppa (or glass of something sparkly) in hand - as we chat, laugh and breathe a little gratitude for the journey so far. Here’s to being wild, wise and wonderfully curious through every change, challenge and charmed chapter.

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International Menopause Day 2025 website - https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/