My name is Anita Powell. I'm a 50-year-old black female born in the UK I am suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause. A few years ago, I noticed that my body was responding different to how it used to be. Conversations with my peers and they too were noticing changes. I felt my overall health was deteriorating. As a 40 something year old woman I never really explored the topic of my health; I just lived it but not optimised on my health. After research I realised that I need to rethink my behaviour and take care of me.
Within the podcast I will be discussing the Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond, looking at life from my perceptive, a black female, exploring health and lives of women.
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My name is Anita Powell. I'm a 50-year-old black female born in the UK I am suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause. A few years ago, I noticed that my body was responding different to how it used to be. Conversations with my peers and they too were noticing changes. I felt my overall health was deteriorating. As a 40 something year old woman I never really explored the topic of my health; I just lived it but not optimised on my health. After research I realised that I need to rethink my behaviour and take care of me.
Within the podcast I will be discussing the Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond, looking at life from my perceptive, a black female, exploring health and lives of women.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Episode Title:
PauseLive, GLP-1 and Protecting Your Peace
💬 Episode Description:
In this episode, host Anita Powell reflects on a year of growth, balance, and reclaiming her power — from attending the inspiring PauseLive menopause event to marking her one-year anniversary on Mounjaro (a GLP-1 injection).
Anita opens up about her real experience with GLP-1 — how it helped her lose nearly four stone, reverse pre-diabetes, improve her sleep and energy, and find a new sense of control over her health during menopause. She also keeps it real about the side effects, hydration, fibre, and the importance of holistic self-care.
This honest, relatable conversation explores:
✨ How menopause awareness has evolved — and why representation matters
💉 What GLP-1 medications do, and how they can support hormonal balance in midlife
👩🏾🤝👩🏽 The joy and healing power of friendship and “finding your village”
🕰️ And a soulful reminder that “spare time isn’t spare — it’s your time.”
An empowering and heart-centred episode for any woman navigating menopause, midlife, or her next chapter with purpose and peace.
🎧 Listen, reflect, and join the conversation.
Follow @blkmenobeyond @blackwomeninmenopause and @menopause_alliance on Instagram for updates and community events.
#BlackMenopauseAndBeyond #MenopauseAwareness #GLP1 #MidlifeHealth #WomensWellbeing #RepresentationMatters #BlackWomenInMenopause
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