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18/10/2026

Happy World Menopause Day! This year’s theme is chronic pain in midlife, which can come as an unwelcome surprise. 🥺

So, if you’re dealing with aches and pains that just won’t shift, you’re not imagining it, and you’re far from alone. Joint, muscle and back pain are common during and after menopause, and hormonal changes can play a part.

There’s rarely one fix. Think of pain management as a jigsaw: medical support, physio, complementary therapies, and diet and lifestyle. They all play a part and diet can often be the missing piece. 🍽

Swipe through for some ideas to get you started. Movement, strength training, good sleep and ways to manage stress can all help too. 💪

Please see your doctor for advice, especially if your pain is new, severe, getting worse or you’re not sure what’s causing it. Don’t assume it’s ‘just menopause’. If it is, they can also talk to you about HRT, which might help. 👩‍⚕️

I’ve also just released a podcast episode on midlife aches and pains, and how magnesium might relieve symptoms. You can listen here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/midlife-aches-and-pains-how-magnesium-might-help/ or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

There’s lots more to it than magnesium, of course. If you want the full picture on diet and pain, there’s a whole chapter in my book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish, available in all the usual places. 🧡

18/10/2026

The Happy Menopause podcast is back! 🎉 And today we’re talking fibremaxxing.

Food trends come and go, don’t they? Low-fat, low-carb, keto, paleo...and now it’s fibre’s turn. 🤩

Don’t get me wrong, I’m delighted that fibre is finally getting its moment. It’s been overlooked for years and it’s incredibly important for our health. But we need to get the balance right to make the most of it and to avoid the risk of bloating and discomfort.

To help us, I’ve invited one of my favourite colleagues, Jenny Tschiesche. She’s a nutritionist and best-selling cookbook author, and her new book, The Ultimate High-Fibre Handbook, could be just what we need. 📖

We talk about:

🧡 The different types: soluble fibre, insoluble fibre and resistant starch, and what each does
🧡 What to consider if you’re thinking of fibremaxxing
🧡 How fibre can support your health in perimenopause, menopause and beyond
🧡 Practical ways to add more fibre using everyday foods
🧡 How to beat the bloat if fibre doesn’t agree with you

It's not easy to get fibre right, and Jenny shares lots of expert advice on this tricky subject, so tune in here:https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/fibremaxxing-the-menopause-the-benefits-the-pitfalls-getting-the-right-balance/, or wherever you get your podcasts, and find out how to get yourself on track. 🌟

17/09/2026

UTIs are horrible. They make life really miserable, and they can be stubborn and hard to get rid of. 🥹

Join my webinar for Bladder Health UK and find out how your diet and lifestyle can help you take a preventative approach. 🍽

Click the link to find out more and book your place.

Bladder Health & Menopause: A Nutrition & Lifestyle Approach with Jackie Lynch

14/09/2026

I took the summer off social media and it was quite the revelation. 💡

I was shocked at the relief I felt. Suddenly the burden of worrying about posting too little, too much, what to post, or what traction I'd get just slipped off my shoulders. I hadn't realised how much pressure it was putting on me. 😳

And guess what? It didn't change anything at all, my clinic has actually been busier these past few weeks, I've had plenty of workshop bookings and I've had some headspace to work on my new book. Brilliant! This has been a really useful learning experience. 🎉

But it is mid-September now, so I thought I'd pop up to say hello and share my new routine. After a niggling knee injury that took ages to heal, and even longer to convince myself it really had healed and I could go for it, I'm back running again! 🏃‍♀️

I've got shiny new Saucony trainers and I've been out running around the park and the woods. It's just so exhilarating and I'm thrilled to be back. I'm taking it steady to avoid any injury and I'm building it up slowly. 😇

So that's what I'm up to! What have you picked back up after the summer break? 🧡

29/07/2026

We're back in heatwave territory, so staying hydrated matters more than ever. 🥵 But what if you're not much of a water drinker? 🥺

Good news! Hydration doesn't only come from what's in your glass. 💧 Plenty of everyday foods are packed with water too, some more than you'd expect.

Swipe through for 10 foods (including the odd surprise!) that'll help top you up, even if you're struggling to finish your water bottle. 🎉

I hope you’re managing to keep cool, one way or another! ❄️

22/07/2026

Sunrise yoga, wild swimming, amazing food, local w**e, lounging by the pool, and a bunch of brilliant women all in the setting of a beautiful 14th century farmhouse in the Loire Valley! 😍

Soulful Summer Yoga with Jayne Miller was the perfect July treat, and I loved every second of it as I continue my 60th year project of taking time for myself.

I’d highly recommend Retreat to the Farm where we were warmly welcomed by Sam and his family. It truly was a home-from-home, and I had the best time! I see they have a Yoga, W**e & Wild retreat coming up with Vinoyasa, which looks pretty amazing too. Just saying….🍷🧘‍♀️

What little summer treats have you got planned for yourself? 🧡

15/07/2026

Leaking a bit of urine when you sneeze or jump or run? Persistent and painful UTIs? Low libido – you're just not in the mood? Vaginal dryness, itching or painful s*x? 😬

These are some of the most common and distressing intimate health symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. 😣

And yet so many women are still suffering in silence, not realising that what they're going through is hormone-related and very often has a simple solution. 💡

The good news? The Happy Menopause Podcast has an episode for every single one of them, so check out these episodes with pelvic health physio Elaine Miller of Gusset Grippers; specialist urology nurse Helen Lake; s*xual health and pleasure expert Samantha Evans of Jo Divine Shop ; and menopause specialist Kathy Abernethy. 🙌

It could be exactly what you need – and with 7 seasons of expert advice on nutrition, lifestyle, health and wellbeing for midlife women, the chances are that The Happy Menopause has covered whatever you're going through. 🎙

Swipe to find the episode that resonates with you, and please share this with someone who might find it helpful too. 🙏

Listen here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast/, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🧡

03/07/2026

Why listen to The Happy Menopause podcast? Well, this selection of just some of the Best Bits is a great way of finding out! Take a look this compilation of mind-blowing quotes and see for yourself! 👀

From a 65-year-old who's achieved the bone density of a 20-year-old 💪 to an effective and hilarious pelvic floor hack 🤭 plus insights on sleep, anxiety, hair, mindset and the invisibility syndrome:- these are just some of the clips that have stopped me in my tracks, with insights and advice that really can be life-changing. 😮

All my guests are experts in their field, so you can be sure of evidence-based, safe and effective information. We have some great discussions and a lot of fun along the way. 🤩

Swipe to see which quote resonates most with you and let me know in the comments! 🧡

And if you like what you see 👀, tune into this month's episode, 7 Unmissable Insights from 7 Seasons, because it's even better to hear the full extracts 🎧! It's a great introduction to the show or a brilliant way to revisit some old favourites. 🥰

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🧡

02/07/2026

7 seasons. 750,000 downloads. 3 International Women's Podcast Award shortlistings. And today marks the Season 7 finale of The Happy Menopause Podcast. 🎉

I've got some big news to share - watch the video to find out what's happening next. And then head straight to today's episode, because I promise it's worth it!

7 unmissable moments. 7 years of brilliant guests. All in one place. You can listen here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/7-unmissable-insights-from-7-seasons-of-the-happy-menopause/, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🧡

30/06/2026

Back in 2019, before the pandemic, when podcasts were still relatively new, and nobody was really talking about menopause, I launched The Happy Menopause Podcast. 🤩

7 seasons, 750,000 downloads and 3 International Women's Podcast Award shortlistings later, I'm taking a moment to acknowledge what an incredible journey it's been. 🎉

7 years of brilliant experts, inspiring guests and honest conversations covering pretty much every angle of perimenopause and menopause you can think of. 🥵🤯😨😭🥱🥺🩸🦴🍽

I've learned so much along the way! I’ve loved going on this journey with you, and your constant support and positive feedback has meant the world to me. 🙏

Thursday marks the Season 7 finale of The Happy Menopause Podcast and it's a little different from usual. I think you're going to love it. 🧡