Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 4! Our guest for Episode 4 this week is Professor Joyce Harper. Professor Harper is an internationally renowned, award winning educator, author podcaster academic and scientist who has written over 240 scientific papers, published three books and is working on her fourth. Joyce is leading the development of a UK Menopause Education and Support Programme, is co founder of the UK Fertility Education Initiative, and founder of the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration. We talk about so much! Highlights below: > the five pillars of well-being > why getting outside is so important > the benefits of cold water immersion > menopause misinformation - how to shut out the noise and so much more. Joyce wasn't too impressed with my own alternative to cold water swimming - what can I say - I prefer my immersion temperatures to be a tad higher. Are you a cold water swim fan? This episode is available to watch on YouTube, all good podcast platforms and beyond. If Joyces words hit home please share this episode with others who may benefit from our conversation. Don’t forget to leave a positive review on your chosen platform!  NOTES Paper: How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms? British Menopause Society Institute for Women's Health The Lancet article - Time for a balanced conversation about menopause  Women's Health Concern Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Wellbeing of Women Anish Mukherjee, brilliant endocrinologist: Hormone Wise and The.Hormone.Doc on Instagram The Death Book  CONNECT Prof Joyce Harper on Instagram Website  Joyceharper.com Karen Arthur  on Instagram  MWBPod website These episodes are conversations between humans discussing their own menopause experiences. They are not a substitute for advice and consultation with a qualified health professional. No two menopause experiences are the same so do remember to do your own research. If you are a brand or business whose values align with Menopause Whilst Black consider sponsoring a season or an epsiode of this podcast. Get in touch for rates: [email protected]  Jiggle your bits to our Spotify Playlist Email the show: [email protected] Like, subscribe, follow and rate Menopause whilst Black on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Karen Arthur is a menopause activist and campaigner and host of this podcast plus a new bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'. Listen to the latest episode on Soundcloud We recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term ‘women’ is used whilst mindful of this. Join our mailing list.  Team MWB: Producer and Editor: Beyongolia Productions Digital design and communications: Yaa Studio Space