Today we have not one but two amazing guests, Victoria Hardy, author of My Menopause My Journal My Rules, aka @ginge_unhinged and Cat Jewitt Menopause, nutrition, training and mindset coach, aka menopause_pt. They talk to us about oestrogen implants which they have both had to battle to get, they tried other methods of HRT but it has failed. They are both in early menopause, Victoria went into surgical menopause at 33 years old and Cat went into early menopause at the age of 36, but was told by her GO she was too young to be menopausal.We discuss the procedure, the pros and cons of implants and how oestrogen implants have quite literally saved their lives.You can watch the unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In the Book Collective we continue with our book, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles. We read chapter 5, Mothers Moon, it’s a thought provoking chapter with the realisation that life is altering for this family and it will never be the same again. We have a Foodie Collective for you this week, Lou has actually cooked? It’s a spinach, sweet potato and lentil dhal to warm your cockles as autumn approaches. You can find the full recipe here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spinach-sweet-potato-lentil-dhal Find out what we learned from the WI challenge. There’s an inspirational quote from Lou, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere 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.Our 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 Victoria HardyI: @ginge_unhingedW: www.gingeunhinged.comB: My Menopause. My Journal. My Rules. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CC2XRLLL?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_JWN42NGQWJ9BRZ24F3GK&language=en-GB Cat JewittI: @menopause_ptW: www.catjewitt.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.