Book club

by Lisa Snowdon

Lisa Snowdon is on a mission to spread the word: growing old just means getting better!

Having struggled for over a decade after starting her menopause in her early forties, Lisa Snowdon has come to realise something she wants all women to understand. This new phase of life is actually a golden opportunity: a chance to become an even stronger, even bolder you.

In Just Getting Started, Lisa will support you through the life stages, from fertility to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. By being patient, kind and open-minded, by learning and listening to what your body needs, you too can make it through the menopause with a smile on your face.

With no subject off-limits, Lisa guides you through every issue she herself faced, from dealing with weight gain, fighting her hormones, reigniting her sex life and finding a renewed sense of self-love.

Refreshingly intimate and hugely inspirational, this is your essential companion to embracing life and enjoying your second spring. Because, really, the best is yet to come.

by Niki Woods

The physical and emotional changes affecting women during the menopause transition can be profound, and men can understandably find themselves bewildered as to what’s going on, what to say, how to help.

And with an estimated 13 million women of menopausal age in the UK alone, and one in four of them having severe symptoms, these figures have potentially bleak implications for 9.5 million marriages and relationships - echoed by the fact that ONS data shows divorce rates peak for couples aged 45-49 years old in the UK, with 63% of the petitions coming from women.

But almost all the information and advice on menopause is (understandably) written for women - leaving men in the dark... Until now.

The Man's Guide to Menopause is intended as a trusted companion and go-to resource for unravelling the complexities of hormonal changes and optimising relationships during the menopause transition.

The book doesn’t just answer questions men might have been afraid to ask, it also gives answers to questions they didn’t even know to ask, empowering readers with knowledge, empathy, and practical strategies to achieve a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship at home and a better understanding of how to support colleagues at work. 

It covers EVERYTHING from causes, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatments (not just HRT), how lifestyle can help, communication, work, & intimacy issues - and is actually a value-packed read for women as well as men.

by Lavina Mehta MBE

The Feel Good Fix is specifically designed to improve your health in perimenopause, menopause and beyond, offering quick, fun and effective bitesize exercise, as well as mind and lifestyle ‘snacks’ to make you feel good, both physically and mentally.

Balancing work, home, life and family pressures, alongside the host of symptoms you might experience in menopause, can be overwhelming, so personal trainer Lavina Mehta’s advice in this book is anything but. Lavina uses the latest research and her Feel Good toolkit can have a powerful effect on your energy levels, mood and fitness in only eleven minutes a day. Exercise snacks (not food, but a short period of activity) can easily be integrated into our busy routines, but still have the power to create a significant impact on our health by helping you to move more, discover calm and live well.

by Dr Philippa Kaye

Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be.

With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or "just about" manage. You are still who you are - let's celebrate that. Let's get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies.

The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause.

by Dr Ginni Mansberg

“Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word. 

Menopause and perimenopause (the hormonal rollercoaster years leading up to a woman's last period) are among our last taboo subjects. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - once widely prescribed as the magical secret of youth - has been shunned by women and their doctors for two decades. Dr Ginni Mansberg, one of Australia's most trusted health and wellbeing experts, is here to work through the evidence and bust the taboos out of the water. The M Word is all about you and your choices”

by Tania Malan

It’s time to change the way we think about getting older. In Ageless, Tania Malan shows that rather than accepting ageing as an inevitable part of life, we can treat and prevent it, so we can look good and feel well throughout our lives.

Understand how stress, injury, illness and lifestyle impact your body, leading to cellular ageing. Discover how personalised medicine is revolutionising the treatment of ageing to extend health span. Learn how hormones affect the way you look and feel, and why balancing them is essential as you get older,

Develop an awareness of the changes occurring beneath your skin, and the role of aesthetic treatments in helping you become ageless. Find out how innovative science can help you live healthier and look better for longer.

by Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan

Fertility is regarded as a societal landmark of womanhood and youth. Thus, learning of the diagnosis of ovarian insufficiency becomes an extremely traumatic life event, more so when it occurs at your early thirties, as in the case of the author. The impact POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) has on an individual's life satisfaction and self-esteem is as challenging as the health issues that comes with it. But still, it is not the end of life! 

My Life on Pause by Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan wonderfully presents the author's own journey on her diagnosis and management of POI at a young age of thirty-one, that affected her psychological sequelae and ability to form and maintain relationships. It emphasises looking at the brighter side of life, which can be simple but special as re-uniting with friends and family. To anyone going through it, the book affirms ‘You are not alone'.

by Lisa Caroll

An ardent explorer of the human condition, Lisa M. Carroll is an author who transforms personal adversity into global advocacy. When Lisa's personal encounter with menopause revealed a stark void in accessible, empathetic resources for women, she rose to the challenge. Trading her Air Force uniform for a writer's quill, this retired Judge Advocate embarked on a mission to empower women through knowledge.

Lisa's decade-long journey through perimenopause imbues her writing with authenticity and deep understanding. She artfully weaves her experiences, not just as an author, but as a mother, partner, friend, and self-proclaimed goofball, creating a tapestry that resonates with women everywhere.

Equally at home in a courtroom, an Air Force base, or applying her perfect lipliner, Lisa is as multifaceted as the women she writes for. Through her candid exploration of menopause, Lisa seeks to embolden women to navigate this crucial life stage with confidence and camaraderie. For Lisa M. Carroll, the mission is clear: to ensure no woman faces menopause feeling isolated, unprepared, or misunderstood.

by Claire Hattrick

Menopause Help: Before, During and After is a book aimed at saving the NHS millions! Our mission is to get this book out to all women in their 30s so they are educated on the main menopause symptoms before they reach this stage in their life. Often Menopause Symptoms are mistaken for other illnesses, but with this early menopause information, many unnecessary hospital appointments could be avoided and dealt with at GP level. This book comprises of short, easy to read chapters covering the main symptoms of the menopause, with clear contents page meaning you can skip to the symptoms or chapters you are interested in.

by Kate Usher

Menopause is a fact of every woman's life. For approximately 75% of women, the symptoms they experience will have a detrimental effect on their ability to work, interact with colleagues and maintain relationships with those they love. It can have a corrosive effect on women's confidence, social ability and even their sense of self.

Moving forward, it is important to create a conversation around Menopause and how organizations and individuals can be more empathetic to women during this stage of life. In this book, Kate explores the best ways to cope with these changes, how to manage new and existing relationships, and how to manage your future – all in an accessible and entertaining way.

by Amanda Thebe

Menopause and perimenopause are no laughing matter - but that doesn't stop Amanda Thebe from approaching them with a sense of humor. In this hilarious and personal account, the fitness trainer shares how she lost weight, dealt with her depression, improved her sleep, and overhauled her diet to survive - and thrive - during menopause. Now, you can, too!

Includes a training guide with strength workouts for women over 40.

by Jenny Eclair

Older and Wider is Jenny Eclair's hilarious, irreverent and refreshingly honest compendium of the menopause. From C for Carb-loading and G for Getting Your Shit Together to I for Invisibility and V for Vaginas, Jenny's whistle-stop tour of the menopause in all its glory will make you realise that it really isn't just you. Jenny will share the surprising lessons she has learnt along the way as well as her hard-won tips on the joy of cardigans, dealing with the empty nest (get a lodger) and keeping the lid on the pressure cooker of your temper (count to twenty, ten is never enough).

by Jane Simpson

Straightforward, no-nonsense guidance on one of the most vital (and often ignored) women's health and wellbeing issues. 

• Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse
• Get back into shape post-pregnancy
• Enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your life

By Dr Ginni Mansberg

Save Your Brain answers all these questions and more. As we age, dementia and Alzheimer's pose a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. To give us a running start in the fight against cognitive decline, GP and acclaimed broadcaster Dr Ginni Mansberg presents the very latest evidence-based research on how to protect your most valuable asset – your clever, vulnerable, powerful brain. As the health of our brains increasingly takes centre stage, Ginni gives up-to-the-minute advice and strategies you can implement now to protect your brain as you age.

by Karen Newby

The Natural Menopause Method is a complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from recognising symptoms to managing relationships and understanding which treatments really work. Author Karen Newby takes a wholistic approach to Midlife and the biological and social challenges it throws at us.

by Ebuni Aijduah

This Ebook is the ultimate guide, explaining all the steps to have great hair. It is written as 21 day challenge, with each week and day covering an essential part of your new regime.

by Emma Skeates

Confessions of the Menopausal Mayhem Mother is the crazy story of a girl who had a plan – like many women, it was simply get married, have a couple of kids and live happily ever after with her Prince Charming. But, like with a lot of plans in the real world, the wrecking ball came in and Emma’s life with two small children got turned upside down and the journey that followed is relatable, hilarious and often wet yourself funny, excruciating, but also very real all at the same time. It is currently being made into a feature film directed by award winning Jason Figgis.

by Emily Barclay

Emily Barclay, known affectionately as the Peri Godmother to the tens of thousands of women in her online community, created the Perimenopause Hub in 2019 after years of not getting answers from doctors about why she was so fatigued yet couldn’t sleep, why she was gaining weight, was angry, was crying at nothing, was over-stressed, and frankly was a total mess. In this exhaustive manual for the perimenopausal woman, Emily calls upon the panel of experts from her website to guide the reader through the many troublesome aspects of this life stage. This book is a must-read for perimenopausal women, and for those who aren’t quite there yet.

by Louise Webster

If you've ever felt there must be a another way to navigate motherhood and careers, "A New Way for Mothers" by Louise Webster is your guide. The founder of Beyond the school run redefines working alongside motherhood, unlocking natural talents and fostering connection with purpose and the wider world. This transformative guide is perfect for mothers aspiring to follow their dreams while parenting, offering step-by-step support.

by Anne Henderson

For women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Understand the menopause with all its changes and challenges – and choose practices and treatments to make this next stage in your wellness journey healthy, positive and joyful.

by Victoria Hardy

Join the rollercoaster ride of a thirty-something millennial navigating menopause after her hysterectomy. 

Hear stories from all walks of life, embracing perimenopause, post menopause, and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). 

Together, we'll realise that even though menopause is unique to each person, connecting with others makes us feel less alone.

by Allegra Foxlie

This book is for you if you've experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, addiction, an eating disorder, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (emotional abuse), CPTSD, divorce, and prolonged stress. All of which, have the power to dysregulate hormones, and increase the body's sensitivity to hormonal fluctuations - resulting in severe premenstrual tension, premenstrual exacerbation, and worse perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

HTR helps you to resolve your history, using a combination of ancient Eastern bodywork practices and cutting-edge Western psycho-physical techniques from the trauma therapy world, bringing your body back to balance, giving your mind, body, and soul freedom and relief.