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Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we talk all things health, hormones, and happiness for women over 40. In this episode coaches Juli and James are joined by a special guest to tackle a topic that’s written all over our faces. Literally.

As hormones shift in midlife, so does our skin — texture, tone, dryness, and elasticity all start to change, often making our old skincare and makeup routines work against us. But the good news? With a few smart tweaks, that glow you thought was gone for good can come right back.

We’re thrilled to be joined by Dawn Pfingsten, creator of Just Doing My Best, to talk about real skin and real life — no faff, no filters. Dawn’s all about helping mature women find simple, affordable solutions for makeup and skincare that work for aging skin.

Dawn is a wife, mom, grandmother, military veteran, and sheep farmer, living her best life while fixing up an old farmhouse — proof that beauty and real life can absolutely coexist.

If your foundation’s settling faster than you can say “perimenopause,” this one’s for you.

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Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause — the show all about health, happiness, and hormones for women 40+ with coaches Juli Madacey and James Ellis.

In this Hot Flashes & Hot Topics episode we’re cutting through the noise to decode the latest menopause headlines — so you don’t have to waste your time doom-scrolling and second-guessing what’s true.

Here’s what we’re diving into this month:

• US regulators are revisiting those scary HRT warning labels
• A non-hormonal medication for hot flushes just got UK approval
• There’s finally real money flowing into women’s health
• UK doctors are warning against home hormone testing

We’ll unpack what’s behind each story, why it matters, and what you actually need to know — no hype, no nonsense.

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👉 Send us your story or question for the next Hot Flashes & Hot Topics — email james@fabulousbeyond40.com

👉 Book your Menopause Impact Assessment Call: a 45-minute session where we’ll review your symptoms using a validated questionnaire, set goals, and identify the key changes that will help you feel better fast. You’ll walk away with a personalised plan that works for you.

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In this episode of Empower Your Menopause, James and Juli are joined by Jackie Crawford — image consultant, style queen, and all-round confidence booster.

We first spotted Jackie at a Yorkshire Ladies Link convention earlier this year. She stood out immediately — bold colours, effortless style, and a presence that radiated confidence. We didn’t get to chat on the day, but when we found out she was an image consultant, we knew we had to bring her on the podcast.

Jackie helps women stop fighting their bodies and start expressing who they truly are — through fashion, mindset, and self-acceptance. This conversation is full of energy, practical wisdom, and a refreshing take on how style can support your midlife journey. Don’t miss it.

To find out more about Jackie and her work, visit: jackiecrawford.co.uk

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And if you’re ready to stop guessing about your own health, book a Menopause Impact Assessment call with us. In just 45 minutes, you’ll get clarity on your symptoms, goals, and next steps — so you can start making real progress that lasts.

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