High Tea With Lady V
Welcome to High Tea with Lady V. Why do we whisper about menopause? Why is a conversation about vaginas still taboo? It's time to change the narrative. High Tea with Lady V is the podcast for open, honest, and hilarious conversations about topics that affect all of us who have a vagina: menstrual health, body changes, perimenopause, menopause, motherhood, aging, sexual wellness, mental resilience, and the sheer joy of having a vagina.
Join me, Lady V, and my guests as we share personal stories to debunk myths and empower each other to embrace every stage of womanhood. Expect real talk and maybe even a few tears as we navigate the beautiful, messy, and utterly human experience of having a vagina.
Grab your tea, pull up a chair, and let's get real. Welcome to High Tea with Lady V.
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Everything they Tolds you About Menopause Weight Loss is Wrong with Ailsa Hichens - You're Welcome!
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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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