30/10/2026
Thanks to the incredible and hard working women in news for asking myself and Emily Holt | Specialist Dietitian to be part of their expert panel for menopause event for all their staff where over 80 women involved with the BBC either came in person or checked in online to be part of the event. Shiona McCallum Emma Clifford Bell BBC Scotland News
Shiona McCallum took us round her workplace and I tell you bright lights, screen reading, someone in your ear telling you to wrap up the story in 10seconds - the last thing any female in news or production want to worry about is have they leaked down their trousers? They’ve been reporting on this story for a few hours and they can feel their prolapse symptoms as they stand live on air…it’s not only physical activity pelvic health impacts it’s the confidence and ability to deliver for your job and career you love!
Being part of a fun, relaxed panel. Some discussing their own journeys into menopause and peri menopause in the work place at the BBC, Fiona stalker being an incredible host and passionate exerciser and women’s health advocate thank you!! I got some questions on exercise, what should we really be doing into menopause? I spoke about the importance of education in early years in and around our pelvic health, we spoke about vaginal oestrogeon importance and I had my trusty pelvic health model along for the ride too
Trying to keep my cool and remember the question again 🤣
Talking about the 14 muscles of the pelvic floor and how various aspects of symptoms can relate to the muscles we see. And how pelvic floor dysfunction can be a barrier to what we read and listen to in terms of exercise
Enjoying every moment this year in getting the opportunity to sit in different rooms, meet various women in all different life stages and speak about what I truly love - pelvic health advocate
Thanks for having me BBC Scotland News until next time…….