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Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong | Ailsa Hitchens on Insulin, Protein, Sleep & Metabolism

In this High Tea with Lady V year-in-review episode, the host revisits a conversation with UK menopause nutritionist and coach Ailsa Hitchens about her book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. They challenge the “eat less, move more” approach and discuss menopause weight gain as a metabolic and hormonal issue involving insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes, inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health. Hitchens emphasizes protein-rich breakfasts, fewer snacks and proper meal spacing, food order to blunt glucose spikes, and lifestyle basics like planning, strength training, and guided meditation to reduce stress. They also cover risks beyond weight—cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s—plus the role of estrogen/progesterone balance, detox via regular bowel movements, and practical habit-building tools like journaling.

00:00 Welcome and Season Tease

01:12 Menopause Weight Loss Myths

02:29 Why the Book Hits Home

03:27 Glucose Spikes and Prediabetes

05:42 Medical Advice Gone Wrong

06:54 Why She Wrote This Book

09:10 Midlife Weight and Health Risks

12:39 Making Change Stick

16:00 Calories Myth and Protein

17:57 Breakfast and Food Noise

23:31 Stop Grazing Start Resetting

27:13 Metabolic Health and Longevity

32:13 Gut Bacteria and Fiber

35:25 Food Variety and Journaling

39:19 Seasonal Mood Triggers

40:30 Rewriting Your Health Rules

42:35 Cycle Syncing Food Exercise

45:00 Estrogen Balance And Gut

46:49 Everyday Detox Basics

50:29 Self Care Without Guilt

55:18 Stress Metabolism Explained

59:27 Meditation And HRV Tracking

01:04:01 Testing Versus Basics

01:06:57 Sleep Planning Tipping Points

01:12:02 Protein Breakfast For Stability

01:14:21 Wrap Up Resources Disclaimer

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Louise Wilkinson’s Unbelievable Journey: Adoption Truth, a Life-Saving Brain Aneurysm & Her Daughter’s Hit-and-Run Survival

In this episode of High Tea with Lady V, Kate interviews her close friend Louise Wilkinson (host of How to Hack Your Heartbreak, speaker, life coach, and performing arts school owner) about a series of defining life events. Louise recounts divorcing as a young mum of two while relocating her business, then receiving a letter that revealed for the first time she was adopted under a closed government process that replaced her birth certificate; she later met her birth mother and father and discovered strong family and physical connections while staying close to her adoptive family. Louise also shares being diagnosed with a large, unruptured brain aneurysm discovered during stroke testing, facing delays in the regional system before urgent open brain surgery in Sydney. Finally, she describes her daughter Bella being hit at high speed while traffic controlling in July 2024, suffering a pulverized pelvis and long recovery, with both later diagnosed with PTSD, and Louise beginning assessment for ADHD.

00:00 Welcome to High Tea

01:10 Meet Louise Wilkinson

02:03 Divorce and Single Mum Life

04:00 The Letter Under the Door

05:29 Learning She Was Adopted

06:37 Family Loss and Belonging

08:32 Searching for Birth Parents

10:40 Meeting Birth Mum

12:37 Finding Birth Dad’s Family

16:28 Aneurysm Bombshell

20:08 Diagnosis and What It Means

23:13 Rushed to Sydney Surgery

24:39 Family Rallying Together

25:06 Brain Surgery Risks

26:02 ICU Reunion After Surgery

28:21 Aneurysm Close Call

29:25 System Failures And Delays

31:57 Bella Hit By Car

36:31 Recovery And PTSD

39:04 ADHD Diagnosis Journey

42:08 Medication And Focus Tools

44:02 Sharing Stories Matters

45:28 Teapot Question Finale

46:25 Outro And Disclaimer

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Pregnancy Bloat Without Being Pregnant: Hormonal Hump Day Gut Talk

On Happy Hormonal Hump Day, I’m talking about that wild “pregnancy bloat” feeling when you’re definitely not pregnant—yet you eat something tiny like a cracker and suddenly your belly looks like you’re housing a nine-pounder. It’s the kind of bloating that makes you feel like you could tip over and looks so dramatic it’s basically like you’re about to have a baby.

00:00 Hormonal Hump Day Intro

00:05 Pregnancy Bloat Talk

00:11 Cracker to Nine Pounder

00:18 Basically Having a Baby

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Tesla Chair Therapy: Pelvic Floor, Back Pain & Incontinence Relief (Plus Postpartum Core Support)

Agnes discusses a Tesla Chair/Tesla Former treatment plan she typically recommends as 10 sessions (2–3 times per week), noting that results require multiple sessions and ongoing maintenance. She shares a client story in which the patient initially chose a five-session package but upgraded to 10 after reporting dramatically better sleep, less nighttime fidgeting, improved comfort, and an added benefit of dropping a dress and pants size; the client later aggravated her back at work, paused sessions to rest, then returned and again experienced improved sleep. They explain that the non-invasive treatment is done fully clothed via magnetic stimulation (up to 10 cm penetration) and can strengthen pelvic floor, lower back, and core, with potential uses for urinary and fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, postpartum recovery (starting six weeks postpartum with obstetric clearance), diastasis recti support, glute work, and benefits for men (including post-prostatectomy).

00:00 How Many Sessions

19:45 Client Results Story

20:54 Weight Loss Expectations

21:58 Back Injury Break

22:52 Who It Helps

23:26 Postpartum Timing

24:41 Non Invasive Chair

25:30 Glutes And Veins

26:28 Diastasis Recti Help

28:21 When It Doesnt Work

29:08 Maintenance And Types

30:24 Hemorrhoids Function

32:06 Why It Matters

33:29 Wrap Up Disclaimer

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The Hormone Power Session: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause - HRT, Health Risks, and More!

Welcome to a fresh, fun, and simplified take on our crazy hormone journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood hot mess that is perimenopause and menopause. We'll touch onthe increased risks of dementia, cardiovascular diseases, and more. A

nd ladies, get ready for a crash course in cell biology too—don't worry, it'll be quick and painless!

We're redefining the narrative around our hormonal health with laughs, relatable rants, and some sobering truths about our medical system's gaps in treating perimenopausal women.

Strap in for a wild ride as we break down estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the myriad symptoms of perimenopause. From sleep disturbances and mood swings to hot flashes and joint pain, we cover it all! Plus, we'll explore how better understanding of HRT treatment that can lead to healthier lives post-menopause.

So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s upskill our hormone know-how together.

Stay informed, stay empowered!
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:43 Hormones Overview
02:19 Cell Biology and Hormones
04:06 Types of Estrogen
07:44 Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
14:19 Medical System Failures
16:33 Hormones and Brain Health
22:37 Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause
25:31 Bone Health and Osteoporosis
29:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
30:57 Mental Health and Hormones
34:29 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Sexuality. Empathy. Rage. Healing. And the overwhelming urge to just be left the hell alone.

This week on High Tea with Lady V, we sit down with the fierce and fabulous Peta Romeo—certified somatic sex and relationship coach, host of The Ecology of Intimacy podcast, and passionate advocate for women’s sexual healing and spiritual liberation.

Together, we dive into the raw realities of womanhood—what happens when we’re endlessly touched out, when our empathy is on E, and when our sexuality is buried beneath layers of trauma, people-pleasing, and societal shame. From the invisible weight of motherhood and perimenopause to reclaiming pleasure and learning about your actual anatomy (spoiler alert: your clitoris is way more powerful than you’ve been told)—this episode is an absolute liberation call for every woman who’s ever thought, “I love you… but please, for the love of God, don’t touch me.”

We talk responsive desire, the power of saying no, pelvic reflexology, cervical orgasms, and the practice of “Pilates” (yes, vaginal ones). This is not your mama’s sex ed class.

✨ Warning: unfiltered, unashamed, and radically empowering.

00:00 Welcome to High Tea with Lady Bee

00:33 The Burden of Female Sexuality and Trauma

02:19 Introduction to Peter Romeo

03:25 Socialization and Boundaries

05:20 Motherhood and Perimenopause

07:34 Rediscovering Female Sexuality

18:38 The Complexity of Female Orgasms

24:07 Healing and Embracing Female Sexuality

29:30 Overcoming Body Image Issues in Relationships

31:31 Creating a Context for Desire

37:22 Navigating Modern Female Roles

39:00 Parenting and Generational Shifts

43:24 Reclaiming Sexuality and Language

44:54 Introduction to Tantra and Taoism

46:23 Exploring Sacred Sexuality Practices

50:18 Starting Your Journey with Sacred Sexuality

54:33 The Importance of Female Connection and Support

55:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Fun Fanny Fact Friday is back!!!

We are rehashing some of our best Fanny Facts over the next few weeks and reliving our best episode before we launch into the new season of High Tea With Lady V.

As part of the #HighTeaWithLadyV relaunch, for the next six weeks we’re serving up our BEST #FFFF moments. The ones that made you laugh, blush, question everything… and maybe text your group chat immediately

The drum roll please 🥁

Brand new, bold, unfiltered episodes are on their way

And to kick things off…

Word of the week: QUEEF 💨

You’re welcome.

#HighTeaWithLadyV #FunFannyFactFriday #LadyGarden #WomensHealthUnfiltered #NormalizeTheConversation

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High Tea with Lady V Relaunch: Lady Garden 101, Hormones, and Reclaiming Pussy Power

Lady V returns from a hiatus and relaunches High Tea with Lady V by re-releasing six favorite episodes every two weeks before new interviews and guests. She kicks off with the original Episode 101, framing the show as a no-filter space to talk about vaginas, vulvas, hormones, aging, and women’s health in plain language. Drawing on her experience as a registered nurse in cosmetics and “aging well,” and her personal motivation after her mother’s dementia and her own APOE4 risk, she critiques how girls were taught only to avoid pregnancy, how periods are used to dismiss women’s emotions, and how many vaginal and hormonal issues go unaddressed. She shares early experiences like thrush and highlights gaps in research, including women’s late inclusion in medical trials, and discusses HRT versus the pill in perimenopause, ending with a call to reclaim knowledge, voice, and power.

If you’ve ever wondered why we can casually debate cryptocurrency and protein powder but get awkward the moment someone says “vagina,” you’re exactly who we made this for. Welcome to High Tea with Lady V, where we pull up a chair, put the kettle on, and talk about women’s health in plain language with zero shame and a lot of heart.

We’re digging into the subjects women are too often told to whisper about: hormones, perimenopause and menopause, sex and desire, body changes, aging, motherhood, and the complicated truth of relationships. I’m Lady V, a women’s health advocate who believes honest conversation is a form of care. When we can name what’s happening in our bodies, we can ask better questions, spot red flags sooner, and stop feeling like we’re “too much” for wanting real answers.

You’ll hear from experts, doctors, rebels, disruptors, and everyday women, because women’s health isn’t only clinical, it’s lived. Whether you’re driving the kids to sport, hiding in the pantry with chocolate, or staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. while your hormones treat sleep as optional, there’s a seat here for you. Expect laughs, the occasional gasp, and those moments where you blurt out, “Why did nobody tell me this before?”

If this sounds like your kind of honest women’s health podcast, hit subscribe, share High Tea with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more women can find us. What topic do you want us to spill the tea on next?

00:00 Show Relaunch Update

01:57 Replay Episode One

02:44 Sex Ed Then vs Now

05:45 Meet Lady V Mission

12:41 Reclaiming Pussy Power

17:40 Thrush and Discharge

21:16 Ailments We Weren't Told

23:09 Medical System Fails Women

28:10 HRT Debate and Bias

31:43 Knowledge Is Power Outro

34:01 Teaser and Disclaimer

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