We are back with Series 6 of the Womenkind Collective weekly Podcast where we (Jinty & Lou) embark on a fun and educational journey, talking to experts and advocates on subjects that are often taboo We hit the ground running this series with the wonderful Dr Ginni Mansberg who chats with us about hormones, menopause and skin. We discuss eczema, rosacea, acne and find out why our skin drops a little as we age, and ask, is there anything we can do to make the most of the skin we have. We talk collagen supplements, nutrition and HRT. We ask can synthetic progestin give you acne? And With so many ‘menopause’ skin brands out there Dr Ginni tells us what to avoid and what to look for in a great product.Our hormones don’t only affect the skin on our face, what about our Vaginas? Dr Ginni explains how menopause impacts our vaginas and vulvas, and it’s not just about penetrative sex, we go deep into ph levels, and discuss the importance of seeking treatment sooner rather than later, and what the very simple treatments might entail. Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for almost 30 years her practice is in Sydney, Australia, she has appeared on Embarrassing Bodies Down under (as an expert we might add), giving advice on various radio stations, and magazines. As a GP she has a special interest in menopause and is the author of the best-selling book, The M Word, how to Thrive in Menopause. Dr Ginni also started ‘Don't Sweat It’ to help menopausal women thrive in the workplace. As if that is not enough, Dr Ginni has enjoyed a career in Medical journalism and started her own skin care company, Evidence Skin or ESK where she is still the Medical Director.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA We also have an exclusive special code for our listeners to get 10% off any order! The code is WKC10. Head over to www.Eskcare.comYou can buy her book here from indie book shop Hivehttps://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Ginni-Mansberg/The-M-Word--How-to-thrive-in-menopause/23747283?wgu=10671_187205_16740275461067_0d78bdf6ab&wgexpiry=1705563546&utm_source=webgains&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=187205 As we start a new series we have a brand new book for our Book Collective, this series we are reading Rebel Bodies by Sarah Graham. We start with reading chapter 1, The Personal is Political. Sarah goes back to Hippocrates where the use of the word hystera for uterus, hysteria is an over-used word for women suffering from period pain to heart attacks and their voices can go unheard. We have a brand new feature this series…Nice Buns! Where we take a look at and bake buns! Believe me it’s a feature you won’t want to miss! We discuss the Met Police officer and why hasn’t anything changed since Sarah Everard’s murder? And do you love the smell of freshly cut grass? Jinty explains this curious well loved smell. Dating yourself- How did you get on with the WI before Christmas? We asked each other to date ourselves for 5 dates…… what did we learn?There’s a great quote from Jinty and our usual shenanigans and fun, so make sure you put the kettle on and settle in for this hour (ish) of fun and meaningful chat.Please follow or subscribe to our podcast and leave a review if you can, spread the word and share with friends, it helps us continue our weekly podcast. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast please consider buying us a Ko-Fi. This helps us ensure we bring you quality of content and sound.https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastOur campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.comAnd finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message