We ask the taboo health and wellbeing questions so you don’t have to.
Taboo Talk is a brand new podcast series by Boots hosted by Vogue Williams that cuts through the jargon to provide real health and wellbeing advice in an accessible and entertaining way. Each episode will focus on one aspect of physical or mental health, providing personal insights as well as expert takeaways. Taboo Talk won’t shy away from tackling the more awkward, embarrassing or serious parts of everyday life.
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BONUS EPISODE: Menopause, finding the funny in the hot flushes, featuring Shaparak Khorsandi, Sally Phillips and Andrea McLean
To celebrate October being Menopause Awareness Month, Boots presents Taboo Talk hosted a one-off special featuring three incredible guests: Shaparak ‘Shappi’ Khorsandi, Sally Phillips and Andrea McLean. Together with Vogue, they discussed their own personal experiences of perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from night sweats, fatigue and forgetfulness, to gaining immense wisdom, buying a puppy and taking up whittling. Tune in to learn all about the signs, symptoms and ways to help manage them, as well as how to find support when you need it. It’s time to destigmatise this totally natural biological process – and have some laughs along the way. RESOURCES Boots has products, services and advice for over 40 menopause signs and symptoms. Visit our award winning Menopause support hub at boots.com/menopause-support. Boots Online Doctor menopause and HRT treatment*Boots Online Doctor vaginal dryness treatment**Access to prescription-only medicine is subject to an online consultation with a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Eligibility criteria and charges apply.PRODUCTS Gina 10 Micrograms Vaginal Tablets (local oestrogen Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) without a prescription): contain estradiol to treat and relieve vaginal symptoms post menopause. Always read the label. Supply is subject to a suitability assessment and approval by a pharmacist. Boots Skin:Edit range for menopausal skin No7 Menopause Skincare range Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/17/2022 • 53 minutes, 30 seconds
Body acceptance and the journey to self love, featuring Iskra Lawrence
Body positivity, body neutrality and body acceptance are all terms that will be familiar to any active users of social media, especially those suffering from self-esteem issues. They are movements that have been formed in direct response to the explosion of body-image related mental-health problems affecting the nation (many of which may have been exacerbated by social media itself). In this episode, body-acceptance advocate Iskra Lawrence discusses her own journey to self-love, the role of social media in both helping and harming self-esteem, and how we can learn to respect our bodies rather than punishing them. Please be aware that this episode includes open and honest discussions of body shaming, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and unrealistic beauty standards, which some listeners may find upsetting. If you are affected by what you hear and would like further information on available support, please see the list of resources below. RESOURCES:Boots Online Doctor mental health supportMental Health Support Services (available on Boots Health Hub)NHS: The Body Image Treatment ClinicNHS eating disorders overviewNational Centre for Eating DisordersNHS body dysmorphic disorder informationSamaritansShoutAnti-Bullying Alliance SELF-CARE PRODUCTS:Boots Vanilla & Cedarwood Calm CandleBoots Sleepeaze Pillow Mist LavenderDove Deeply Nourishing Body WashDove Body Love Essentials Body Lotion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
