In this weeks episode of the Collective Jinty and Lou talk about Menopause and Postpartum hair loss. Lou gives some facts about hair and investigates why more women than we realise suffer from loss or thinning of the hair and Jinty talks about her personal struggle with hair loss. Jinty comes clean in her WI (weekly Invite) about how she’s getting on crocheting and Lou finds out what Jinty has planned for her.The Foodie Collective begins with the theme for the month - gut health, with this in mind the girls cook up a Miso Spanish Stew and Lou admits her lack of ability to follow a recipe. The 3 tips for life come from a gorgeous woman who is part of the collective, Sylvia, who imparts some very wise words of wisdom. The Book Collective catch-up and chat through chapters 6-10 of Caitlin Moran’s More than a Woman. With some interesting comparisons of what life is like for a woman with a family and commitments.So put the kettle on and settle down to enjoy this weeks Collective. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast we would love it if you could buy us a Ko-Fi, you can also find extra content, photos, and updates. It helps us create quality content and sound. We really appreciate it. https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastPlease subscribe, follow and review if you like what you hear. This really helps us. Find us on Instagram for more info https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=7whh8ml05oyo&utm_content=l57ouu5 https://trichologists.org.uk/qualified-trichologists-united-kingdom/ Apple Cider Vinegar. https://www.willysacv.com/product/willys-acv-live-fermented-apple-cider-vinegar-with-the-mother/. Hair toppers and extensions for hair loss. Tracy at. http://www.headquartersunisexsalon.co.uk/remy-hair-the%20lauren-ashtyn-collection.html. Miso Spanish Stew Recipe; Miso Spanish StewServes 4 peopleServe with brown rice, jacket or mash potatoYou will need:1 Sweet Potato1 Leek1 red pepper2 carrots1/2 cabbage1 Onion2 Garlic cloves400g tin butter beans or chickpeas2 Tbsp Miso paste 1 tsp Turmeric1 heaped tsp Smoked paprika1 tsp Oregano1 pint veggie stock1 tbsp flourNatural unsweetened yogurt (coconut yogurt if vegan)1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to tasteIf eating meatOrganic chicken thighsPasture for life, grass fed beef, dicedEnough for who you are feeding.1. Peel and Chop sweet potato in to 2cm (approx) cubes2. Peel and slice the onion, leak, garlic and carrots3. Chop pepper into cubes4. Put you EVOO in a large saucepan and heat on medium 5. Add Sweet potato, carrots, onion, and leak6. Turn to low and Cook for 10 minutes stirring 7. Add Garlic and peppers, miso paste, and all the spices8. Cook for a further 5 minutes 9. Whilst this is cooking if you are using meat you can brown this off in a separate pan in EVOO10. Add Veggie stock, making sure most of the meat is covered (add more water if needed)11. Slow cook in a slow cooker or low oven for a few hours ORCook on the hob on a low to medium heat for about 45 minutes12. Meanwhile finely slice the cabbage13. Drain and rice (if needed) butter beans or chick peas14. Put the rice or potato’s on15. After 45 minutes turn up the heat and add cabbage16. Mix the flour with a little water to make a slurry17. Pour into your stew and keep stirring for a couple of minutes18. Bring to simmer and add beans or chickpeas19. Cook for a further 15 minutes20. Turn off the heat and add 1 tbsp yogurt (or more)21. Salt and pepper to tasteServe in bowls with mash, jacket or riceYum--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.