Welcome to Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, the podcast where no topic is off-limits, and every conversation is served with honesty, humour, and heart.
Hosted by lifelong friends Jinty and Lou, we bring you a vibrant, weekly mix of education, laughter, and real talk. From health and hormones to family, relationships, equity, and the realities of menopause, we tackle the topics that matter—especially the ones society often shies away from.
Menopause might not be our sole focus, but it’s a conversation that keeps coming up—for good reason. With the help of expert guests, including Menopause specialists, GPs, Gynaecologists, Nutritionists, Sleep Therapists, Cancer Survivors, Advocates, and Campaigners, we provide evidence-based facts, real-life experiences, and the support you deserve.
Beyond the podcast, we take action. We founded Exmouth’s first Menopause Café, giving women a space to connect, and launched the #WheresMyClinic campaign, fighting for an NHS Menopause Clinic in Devon. We’ve even spilled the tea live on BBC Radio Devon, hosting their first-ever menopause café.
So, whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of hormones, curious about the latest health insights, or just here for the relatable stories (and occasional faux pas), grab a cuppa and join us.
It’s time to spill the tea—because the conversations we have today can change the way we live tomorrow.
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Welcome to Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, the podcast where no topic is off-limits, and every conversation is served with honesty, humour, and heart.
Hosted by lifelong friends Jinty and Lou, we bring you a vibrant, weekly mix of education, laughter, and real talk. From health and hormones to family, relationships, equity, and the realities of menopause, we tackle the topics that matter—especially the ones society often shies away from.
Menopause might not be our sole focus, but it’s a conversation that keeps coming up—for good reason. With the help of expert guests, including Menopause specialists, GPs, Gynaecologists, Nutritionists, Sleep Therapists, Cancer Survivors, Advocates, and Campaigners, we provide evidence-based facts, real-life experiences, and the support you deserve.
Beyond the podcast, we take action. We founded Exmouth’s first Menopause Café, giving women a space to connect, and launched the #WheresMyClinic campaign, fighting for an NHS Menopause Clinic in Devon. We’ve even spilled the tea live on BBC Radio Devon, hosting their first-ever menopause café.
So, whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of hormones, curious about the latest health insights, or just here for the relatable stories (and occasional faux pas), grab a cuppa and join us.
It’s time to spill the tea—because the conversations we have today can change the way we live tomorrow.
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Today on Spill The Tea, we chat with Anna Cofone, the award-winning session hairstylist behind iconic looks for Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, and countless fashion campaigns.
Beyond her artistry, Anna is the founder of Hair & Care, a ground-breaking initiative making the beauty industry inclusive for people who are blind or have low vision.
Inspired by her late father, Anna’s mission bridges creativity and community, proving that beauty and self-expression should be accessible to everyone.
Join us as we explore her journey, her vision for inclusivity, and the future of accessible beauty.
Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week. 🌸
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Hair and Care:
I: @hairandcareproject
Anna Cofone:
I: @annacofone
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In this empowering episode of Spill The Tea from the Womenkind Collective, we’re joined by Sarah Newman, founder of Get Me Back, Cancer & Exercise Specialist, and Breast Cancer Rehab Coach.
After her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2018, Sarah was thrust into surgical menopause and discovered how transformative exercise could be for recovery both physically and mentally.
Today, she helps women regain strength, confidence, and control after cancer, creating safe spaces where no one has to feel alone.
We chat with Sarah about:
⭐️her own cancer diagnosis,
⭐️how Get Me Back began,
⭐️the biggest challenges of returning to exercise post-treatment,
⭐️why it’s never too late to get fit, at any age or stage.
⭐️Plus, Sarah shares what keeps her feeling strong and empowered on the toughest days.
It really is a conversation full of heart and HOPE.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of difficult medical decisions related to cancer treatment (13 to 15 minutes in).
We also spill the tea on:
📚 Our round-up of our tried and tested Menopause Books
☕ Why a certain part of the male anatomy makes a terrible pet
🎂 Baking disasters that’ll make you laugh
🌊 Seas The Day we chat about the two incredible women who rowed across the Pacific
💬 Plus, a beautiful quote to carry you through your week
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Sarah Newman:
Get Me Back is focusing on helping people stay strong through winter, sharing simple, realistic ways to keep moving, boost mood, and support both physical and emotional wellbeing after cancer.
If you would like to be part of their membership community, you can find out more here-
Website www.getmeback.uk
Insta @getmebackuk
FB: Get ME Back
Seas The Day:
Donations & Info: www.seasthedayoceanrowing.com/thechallenge
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In this WKC Spill The Tea episode, we’re joined by the extraordinary Fiona Clark, award-winning journalist, women’s health advocate, and author of MenoWars.
Fiona brings fire, humour and expertise to the menopause landscape which has become muddied with commercialism and mis-information.
Fiona’s career spans continents and causes- from reporting in Moscow on the collapse of the Soviet Union, to writing for The Lancet, and now to tackling menopause- one of the most misunderstood and politicised topics in women’s health.
We chat about:
💬 The booming menopause “industry” - hype, divides & money
📊 Research shocks and revelations from MenoWars
🤝 Keeping focus on women’s health, not profit
💡 The mission of the Menopause Research & Education Fund
✨ And what she’d change about the menopause conversation worldwide
We also have a Menopause Book Club for you where we take a look at brand new menopause books released by experts.
Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week. 💫
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Fiona Clark:
MenoWars: Fiona Clark. Sheldon Press. 2025
I: @fiona_clark_writes
L: @Fiona Clark
Menopause Research and Education Fund (MREF):www.mref.uk
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In this Menopause Month episode of Spill The Tea, we’re joined by the remarkable Dr Juliet Balfour — GP, menopause specialist, and advocate for improving women’s health across the UK.
With over three decades of NHS experience, Juliet has played a pivotal role in shaping menopause care, from leading the Somerset NHS Menopause Service to advising the British Menopause Society.
Together, we explore everything you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — from foundational facts to the latest guidance:
• What HRT is and how it supports the body
• Who benefits most, and when to start
• The differences between oral and transdermal HRT
• Understanding risk, safety, and long-term effects
• How to access HRT through the NHS or privately
• Monitoring, side effects, and real-world experiences
This episode offers clarity, evidence, and practical insight — helping you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing.
Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.
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Dr Juliet Balfour:
W: www.wellsmenopauseclinic.co.uk
I: @menopausehealth
L: @Dr Juliet Balfour
Book Recommendation: The Little Book of HRT by Dr Ellie Cannon (66 minutes) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-little-book-of-hrt/dr-ellie-cannon/9781399423694
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Not everyone can, or wants to take HRT for menopause symptoms. And even for those who do, it doesn’t always fix everything.
So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?
This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.
Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.
Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.
Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908
and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!
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I: @bristolmenopause
F: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic
TT: @bristolwellwomanclinic
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This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal - psychologist, TEDx speaker, and unapologetic mental health disruptor.
With over 15 years’ experience, she brings a feminist, anti-oppressive lens to her work on intergenerational trauma, multigenerational families, and behavioural addictions.
She’s the founder of MultiGen Zen, on a mission to decolonise therapy, bring healing to minoritised communities, and challenge the systems that silence us.
Dr. Manpreet says:
"We all exist in family trees. There are the roots which carry our DNA and where we find ourselves in the world, the leaves are the burdens which we inherit from our elders, and the fruits are the gifts which they also hand down to us."
This conversation is deep, honest, and empowering — about the trauma we inherit and the power we have to break the cycle.
✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.
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Get in touch with us here - https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr or email us @womenkindcollective@gmail.com
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Links:
I: @thedoubledoctordr
TEDxNHS 2024: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xybjnaUWczM&t=54s
L: Dr Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal
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If you’ve scrolled Instagram or TikTok lately, chances are you’ve seen one of Julie Kim’s viral sketches.
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top comedians, with a career spanning continents and formats.
She’s toured North America, opened for Ronny Chieng, written for Kim’s Convenience, and even crafted Simu Liu’s viral “I Am Canadian” monologue.
Her solo show No One Special and new project Bothered - the Podcast- dives deep into race, gender, microaggressions, and generational rage all through humour.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Comedy as truth-telling
• Visibility for women of colour
• Everyday absurdities of gender bias
• Why humour can be radical resistance
And much more.....
Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.
Julie Kim - Bothered podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bothered/id1795849350
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliekimcomedy?igsh=MXZwMnF5dWZmeWtjeQ==
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This week we’re Spilling the Tea on midlife rebranding — and joining us is the amazing Cally Beaton!
She’s a former TV executive turned stand-up comedian, writer, speaker, podcaster (you may know her from Namaste Motherfckers*), and now author of the brilliant new book of the same name.
In this empowering, hilarious episode, Cally shares her bold pivot from boardrooms to comedy clubs, sparked by an unexpected conversation with Joan Rivers.
Her book — part memoir, part manifesto — is a no-BS guide to reinvention in midlife, identity, creativity, ageing, and the messy magic of showing up as your full self.
We chat about feminism, failure, purpose, power and (of course) meet Jeff the dog 🐶
✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.
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Cally Beaton tour - https://callybeaton.com/live/
Pre order Cally's book Namaste MotherFckers, a modern manifesto for keeping cool when you're a hot mess- here - https://callybeaton.com/shop/
Cally Beaton instagram https://www.instagram.com/callybeatoncomedian?igsh=MWdoY2ZhYnN4cjk3dw==
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#MidlifeReinvention #CallyBeaton #NamasteMotherfckers #FeministPodcast #WomenOver50 #ComedyLife #MidlifePower #AgeingOutLoud #WomenKindCollective
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Claire & Zoe—creators of the Witches of Scotland campaign—are back for Part 2 of this raw, revealing episode of Womenkind Collective.
We dig into the truth behind the witch trials, we talk with the authors about balancing humour and horror in telling stories of injustice, and how their work led to a formal apology for Scotland's women that were accused of witchcraft. They Spill the tea on the emotional weight of their research, and how the patriarchy’s systems of silencing women are still active today.
Plus, we wrap up our Book Collective read: How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy — an unforgettable feminist reckoning.
💥 Could it happen again?
💬 What do we really take from this dark history?
🎧 Tune in to find out.
Expect laughs, truth bombs, and a thought to for you to ponder until next week.
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Tags: female-led podcast, witches, feminist podcast, patriarchy, book club podcast, women in history, Scottish witch trials, Witches of Scotland, female empowerment, witchcraft history
How to Kill a Witch book - https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-kill-a-witch/claire-mitchell/zoe-venditozzi/9781800961883
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Jan Brierton: Accidental Poet, Menopause & Midlife Mayhem
In this episode of Spill the Tea with Womenkind Collective, we sit down with the sharp, funny, and all-round good human — poet Jan Brierton.
From accidentally going viral to performing at The Palladium, Jan talks about her journey from fashion to poetry, tackling big topics like menopause, mental health, midlife madness, and female rage with wit and heart.
We also wrap up Part 2 of our Book Club pick How To Kill A Witch by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi — a powerful, haunting read that uncovers how women were persecuted under the guise of witchcraft.
Expect laughs, truth bombs, swearing and a poem reading you won’t forget.
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Jan Brierton Live Dates:
September 12th at The Morecombe Poetry Festival https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lancaster/Morecambe-Winter-Gardens/Morecambe-Poetry-Festival-2025/40609946/
November 20th, Buxton Pavilion with Henry Normal -https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/henry-normal-an-alphabet-of-storms-2025
Jan Brierton books:
Everybody is a poem, midlife in rhymes https://www.waterstones.com/book/everybody-is-a-poem/jan-brierton/9781848409200
What day is it? https://www.waterstones.com/book/what-day-is-it/jan-brierton//9781848408272
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbgoodtome?igsh=aXlucXNtbm93aWdm
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🔥 In this episode of Spill The Tea with the Womenkind Collective, we’re joined by Jennifer Cox (psychotherapist, author, global mental health advocate) and Salima Saxton (coach, writer & performer) — the bold voices behind the Women Are Mad podcast and the WAMWay.
🎙️ We dive into:
💥 Expect a lot of laughter, a bit of swearing, and some serious truth bombs. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too emotional”, “too much”, or “too angry” — this one’s for you.
📚 Plus, in Book Club we chat about chapters 8 & 9 of How To Kill A Witch by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi — diving into the Salem witch trials and the dark history of misogyny in the legal system.
✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.
👉 SUBSCRIBE for more bold, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.
🎧 Listen to the full Women Are Mad podcast:
🔗 www.womenaremad.org
📖 Book: Women Are Angry by Jennifer Cox (2025, Bonnier Books)
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#WomenAreMad #FemaleRage #FeministPodcast #WomenkindCollective #SpillTheTea #WomensMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #Sisterhood #WomenEmpoweringWomen
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Welcome to our podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter, exploring the often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.
Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change, and today’s guest is no exception, the fabulous Professor Joyce Harper, an all-round powerhouse in women’s health and a passionate educator. We first met Joyce at an awards ceremony and we immediately bonded over women's health and comfy shoes!
Joyce is Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL’s Institute for Women’s Health, and has been leading the way in fertility, genetics, and hormone health for nearly four decades.
She is the author of Your Fertile Years, host of the podcast, Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? And is currently writing a brand-new book sharing life lessons from 51 inspiring women over 50.
Joyce Spills the Tea on her career, what inspired her become a Professor, what it was like being a woman entering the world of science.
From puberty to post-menopause, IVF to ice baths—Joyce brings science, sass, and soul to every conversation.
She’s also a retreat-running, cold-water-swimming, fun loving, mum of three, and we can’t wait for you to hear this one.
So, get yourself comfy grab a cuppa and get inspired with the joyous Prof. Joyce Harper.
Our Book Club book for this series is How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. This week we learn about the Witch Prickers and their complete violation of the women accused of witchcraft. Next week we are reading chapters 8 & 9 we love hearing your thoughts on the book so join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note.
There’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
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Professor Joyce Harper
Book: Your Fertile Years. What You Need To Know To Make Informed Choices. Professor Joyce Harper. Sheldon Press.
Pod: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This?
I: @profjoyceharper
TT: @profjoyceharper
L: Joyce Harper Professor in Reproductive Science at UCL
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Welcome to Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
Where we’re diving deep into the conversations that matter and this week we wanted to talk about the confusing and often dangerous nutrition advice that is flooding social media, so who better to tackle the unhealthy mis-information than our very good friend and qualified nutritionist and chef, Emma Ellice-Flint.
Emma blends evidence based science with her years of knowledge to give people, especially those going through the menopause trustworthy and delicious nutritional advice.
We also talk about the overwhelming supplement advice, as she discusses why she co-founded HeraRise to ensure women received what they needed in one drink.
So, let’s get some common sense and fact based science on the diet and supplement industry and bust those unhealthy myths, so grab a cuppa (or a green smoothie) and take a listen to Emma’s guide to separating the facts from the fluff.
Our Book Club book for this series is How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. This week we meet the ‘six John’s’ who are at the fore of hunting the witches, and why the sexual element is so important, its men who tortured, questioned and examined women’s bodies accused of witchcraft. Next week we are reading chapters 6 & 7 we love hearing your thoughts on the book so join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note.
There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
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Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
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Emma Elice Flint
I: @emmas_nutrition
I: @_herarise_
Book: The Happy Hormone Cookbook. Emma Elice Flint. New Holland Publishers.2016
E Books: One Week Reset & Low-Histamine Cookbook
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Welcome to Episode 5, Series 13 of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.
This week we are talking about how our hair changes during menopause and mid-life with the wonderful Paul Windle of Windle Lab London.
Paul has over 35 years industry experience and is one of the UK’s most respected hairdressers, who is now on a mission to help people struggling with the changes in their hair as they age, he has founded Windle Lab, a range of products specifically aimed at mid-life hair, with the help of his team they are helping hundreds of women, from hair loss and thinning, changes in colour and texture to hair becoming dehydrated and difficult to handle.
We visited his Covent Garden salon in London where we were treated to a treatment and a cut and style, we had just the best conversation with Paul, we took a trip down memory lane to when we were all hairdressing in the 80’s and 90’s and how hairdressing and hair care has changed, through to busting hair myths and discussing how you can care for your hair and get your locks healthy again.
We have an exclusive Windle Lab product discount code for you to use: WOMENKIND10.
So, grab a cuppa and listen to Paul’s wonderful words of hair wisdom.
We continue with our Book Collective book for the series, How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy. By Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, we read chapters 3 & 4, where we learn about the horrors of the torture that was endured by those suspected of witchcraft. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.
There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
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Paul Windle & Windle Labs
To buy products or book an appointment: www.windlelondon.com
I: @windlelondon
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This week on Spill the tea with Womenkind Collective we’re diving deep into the conversations that matter and we wanted to talk about internalised misogyny and why so many women judge another woman, is this a deep patriarchal conditioning to keep women divided? Who better to help us unpack this emotive topic than the fabulous Lauren Currie OBE.
Lauren is an incredible keynote speaker, and for seven years, she served as the chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed. She is the founder of UPFRONT, a ground-breaking organisation on a mission to transform confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women. Thousands of women across 50+ countries have already graduated from her flagship programme, The UPFRONT Bond, proving that this is more than a movement—it’s a revolution.
Her impact has not gone unnoticed—she’s been recognised as a woman changing the world by Elle Magazine and named one of Management Today’s top businesswomen under 35. In 2017, Lauren was awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity.
Together we explore:
1) What internalised misogyny really is- and how to recognise it
2) How judgment of women by other women is driven by social conditioning and invisible 'rules'
3) The role of media in reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes
4) How to unlearn internalised bias and rewire confidence
5) The personal moment Lauren realised she had internalised misogyny- and what changed after that
6) The story behind make-up free moments, with celebrities like Pamela Anderson, and how they still provoke judgment
and more!
Our Book Club gets under way and we discuss the first 2 chapters of our book for this series, How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi, and already we are hooked!
There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea with Lauren Currie!
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Lauren Currie OBE:
Pod: Upfront Moment with Lauren Currie
I: @_laurencurrie_
I: @upfrontglobal
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Welcome to our new series of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
This week is our Book Club special and our book for series 13 is a huge part of feminine history, How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi.
The book is a powerful, poignant and razor sharp read, that has already sparked important questions around the witch trials and the murder of countless (mostly) women. Claire and Zoe discuss why this book needed to be written and together these two amazing women are restoring forgotten voices and fighting for justice that is centuries overdue.
There is a growing interest and solidarity around the history of the witch trials, not just as something from the past, but as a symbol of sisterhood, resistance, and the ongoing fight against systems that still try to silence and control women. And this book doesn’t just tell the story—it demands that we listen.
In the first part of this interview (we had to do 2 parts because there is just so much to talk about with these fantastic women!) we talk about the Witches of Scotland tartan, a beautiful symbol of defiance woven into a traditional Scottish tartan, how these two met and what drove them to write this book. Part two will be available later in the series.
If you want to read along, we will be reading from the introduction up to chapter 3.
There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast
Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.
Claire Mitchell. KC. & Zoe Venditozzi: The Witches of Scotland:
Book: How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy. Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. Published by Monoray. A Hachette UK Company. May 2025.
Podcast: Witches of Scotland. Available on all good podcast platforms.
Tartan: www.pricklythistlescotland.com
I: @witches.of.scotland
F: @ Witches of Scotland
TikTok: @witchesofscotland
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Welcome to our new series of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being. Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change.
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Lucy Thompson, a tattoo artist on a mission to change lives through her work and advocacy.
Lucy made history as the UK’s first certified A.R.T. 3D nipple tattoo artist and is the founder of the Nipple Innovation Project. Her journey began with a deeply personal moment in 2016, after her aunt— a breast cancer survivor — was left feeling devastated by a poorly done hospital nipple tattoo.
That moment sparked Lucy’s passion to do better, to be better, and to offer dignity, confidence, and healing through art.
In this powerful episode, we explore Lucy’s story, her impact on post-mastectomy care, and the transformative power of using creativity to restore what cancer tried to take away.
We also dive into:
• Why the current hospital-standard nipple tattoos often don’t work
• How permanent 3D nipple tattoos offer a life-changing alternative
• The emotional and physical impact of medical tattooing done right
• The mission behind the UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity
• What breast cancer survivors aren’t being told—and why that needs to change
Whether you’re a survivor, artist, healthcare worker, or just curious—this episode is a must-listen.
So, grab your cuppa, get comfy, and join us for an inspiring and honest conversation—it's time to Spill The Tea with Lucy Thompson.
There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast
Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.
Nipple Innovation Project (NIP) Charity:
I: @nipcharity
F: The Nipple Innovation Project
Lucy Thompson:
I: @lucy_nipple
TEDx NHS Talk: www.tedxnhs.com/previous-events/2024-forward/our-2024-line-up/lucy-thompson/
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Welcome to Series 13 of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.
Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception, Dominique Kent is the powerhouse CEO of Bluecrest Wellness, and she is changing how we can all access affordable health screening in a setting local to you in the UK.
With a career dedicated to healthcare, well-being, and social care, Dominique is on a mission to empower people with knowledge about their own health.
From revolutionising home care for older people to leading Bluecrest Wellness, Dominique has spent years championing preventive health and making health monitoring more accessible. She’s also an advisor to businesses supporting people with trauma, mental healthcrises, and senior care, proving that her passion for health and well-being goes far beyond boardrooms and business strategies.
We discuss
1 How we can take control of our own health journeys.
2 What we can do when you can’t access the healthcare you need.
3 And why is preventive healthcare, especially for women, so important
Dom chats about everything you need to know about taking control of your health and well-being.
We also have a discount code to share with you: HOCKINGSP10 or SHEERINP10
So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dominque Kent.
We are also excited to announce our book for this series Book Collective, there’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast
Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.
Bluecrest Wellness
E: customerservices@bluecrestwellness.com
T: 0808 168 7867
I: @bluecrestwellness
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Welcome to a brand new Podcast episode of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!
We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.
Each week, we sit down with inspiring women who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception.
Meet Dinah Siman—a movement educator, menopause Pilates instructor, author, and the creator of an accredited CPD menopause awareness course for Pilates teachers. She’s also a go-to voice on social media for all things movement and menopause.
Dinah is dedicated to helping women navigate the often confusing and overwhelming transitions of menopause. From managing pain and overcoming injuries, to regaining a sense of control over your body and mind—she’s helping women reclaim their strength and rewrite the narrative.
But Dinah’s journey started like so many of ours, joint pain, sleep deprivation, brain fog and anxiety. Instead of letting it stop her, she turned her experience into purpose, developing a powerful, holistic approach to movement that empowers women to move through menopause with confidence and clarity.
In today’s episode, we’ll chat about:
• The physical and emotional shifts that come with menopause
• How our relationships evolve during this season of life
• Why Pilates is more than just exercise—it’s a tool for transformation
• How menopause, rather than a crisis, can be a catalyst for growth and power.
So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dinah Siman.
There’s our new WI which stands for weekly inspiration, to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the Easter holidays with.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast
Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.
Dinah Siman
Book: Pilates-Based Movement For Menopause. A Guide For Teachers and Practitioners. Dinah Siman. Handspring Publishing. 2024
I: @menoausepilates
L: @Dinah Siman
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In this week’s episode of the Womenkind Collective Podcast we have a very special Book Club episode as we Spill the Tea with the brilliant author of this season’s book club pick, The Book of Secrets, Anna Mazzola.
Anna is an award-winning writer of historical, gothic, and crime fiction, and our book club choice for this series, The Book of Secrets, is her fifth superbly written novel and is based around a story of true crime and women in 1659 Rome. She also writes gripping legal and political thrillers under the name Anna Sharpe, the first of which, Notes on a Drowning, was published in January 2025.
Anna also works as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor acting for survivors of crime.
We are absolutely thrilled to have her with us today to dive into The Book of Secrets, Anna answers some of our (and your) burning questions. We uncover the inspiration behind The Book of Secrets, explore the real-life history that shaped it, and discuss the powerful themes of women’s resilience, oppression, and survival—themes that, heartbreakingly, still resonate today. Plus, we dig into Anna’s writing process, the true spells and remedies woven into the story, and how she brings her unforgettable female protagonists to life.
As every day is a school day we tell you what we have learned this week, there’s a new WI which we have changed to stand for (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.
It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!
If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast
Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.
You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.
Anna Mazzola:
Website: www.annamazzola.com
I: @annamazzolawriter
F: Anna Mazzola
Books: Anna Mazzola.
The Unseeing. 2016. Published - Tinder Press
The Story keeper. 2018. Published - Tinder Press.
The Clockwork Girl. 2022. Published - Orion.
The House of Whispers. 2023. Published - Orion.
The book of Secrets. 2024. Published - Orion
Anna Sharpe.
Notes on a Drowning. 2025. Published - Orion
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