This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different.

Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year.

It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really takes to run a small organisation with a giant mission, and the love, courage, chaos and humour that gets us through.

Most of all, we want to say thank you.

For listening. For showing up. For sharing your stories.

For reminding us, every single day, why this work matters.

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Wherever you are today — whether surrounded by family, resting quietly, or carving out a moment just for yourself — we hope this episode brings comfort, connection and a sense of togetherness.

Wishing you peace, gentleness and a soft landing into the new year.

With love,

Dani & the Menopause and Cancer Team 💛

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction “Reflecting on Menopause After Cancer"

09:05 Menopause and Cancer Awareness Day Highlights

16:58 The Power of Shared Connection

21:55 "Reflecting on Remarkable Moments"

25:49 "Overcoming Fears Through Support"

29:30 Connecting with Healthcare Professionals

34:20 Mindfulness & Fundraising Initiatives

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

I promise I’m not turning The Menopause and Cancer Podcast into a sex podcast… (well, not entirely 😉).

But when you hear this week’s conversation with Cay, a much-loved member of our community, you’ll understand why I had to share it.

Cay’s story is a wild and wonderful mix of pleasure, perimenopause, cancer, heartbreak, healing, discovery and hope.

We talk about:

Why she thinks I should be wearing sexy underwear under my tracksuits.

The spontaneous post-gym encounter that turned into a big life lesson.

Tantra, trips to Costa Rica, and exploring sensuality later in life.

How menopause, cancer, and GSM symptoms can make intimacy feel impossible.

And how, despite it all, Cay has found her confidence, joy, and her “platinum years”.

So yes, it’s a little spicy, full of adventure… but it’s also deeply human and full of heart.

Thank you Cay!

Here are Cay’s podcast recommendations:

Tantra Made Easy by Shashi Solluna

Speaking Of Sex with The Pleasure Mechanics

Beyond Patriarchal Sex Devashi Shakti

And some websites to explore:

Shamanickink.com. Francesca Gentille and Shadi Terra

DancemeetsTantra.com Spencer Jacobson

TaoTantricArts.com Shashi Solluna and Minke de Voss

Here is Cay’s email in case you want to connect: caychandler@hotmail.com

And for some of our The Menopause And Cancer podcast episodes on sex, pleasure and intimacy go and find episode 145, episode 179 and episode 187.

Episode Highlights:

03:28 "Menopause, GSM, and Resilience"

10:08 Menopause Struggles and Late Relief

15:33 "Challenges, Healing, and Diagnosis"

18:51 "Redefining Intimacy After Chemo"

22:17 Cultivating Self-Pleasure

35:14 Healing Power of Kink

38:23 "Safe Space for Transformative Connection"

43:07 Midlife Women Exploring Sexuality

46:17 Healing Through Movement and Expression

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

This week’s episode is a special collaboration with the brilliant team from Rad Chat; the multi-award-winning, first therapeutic radiographer–led oncology podcast. And they’re with us on the show today!

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara bring decades of frontline cancer experience, and in this joint conversation we explore menopause after cancer from both the patient and clinician perspective.

Together, we discuss:

• Why menopause after cancer is so often overlooked in oncology
• What clinicians are seeing in their day-to-day practice
• How communication can improve so patients feel heard, supported and safe
• What needs to change for future generations

If you’ve ever wished your oncology team better understood the impact of treatment-induced menopause, this episode is full of “finally, someone is saying this out loud” moments.

You’ll love this one!

A huge thank you to Naman and Jo for collaborating with us.

Find the Rad Chat podcast here: www.radchat.co.uk

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Reflect on your understanding of the relationship between menopause and cancer. Consider how this may influence the way you signpost patients for support.
2. Consider how effectively you recognise and manage the physical and emotional impact of treatment-induced or early menopause in people living with and beyond cancer, and what could you do differently to support their wellbeing?
3. Read the Menopause and Cancer survey results.
4. Read the symptoms of Menopause.

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Links from the Episode:

• Menopause and Cancer
• Navigating Menopause After Cancer: A comprehensive, empowering guide to all your treatment options, where to get help and how to feel better
• Menopause Support UK
• British Menopause Society
• The Menopause charity
• Menopause Matters

Research links from the Episode: